Senior Securities Finance Operations Specialist

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC (Singapore) is seeking a Securities Finance Operations Specialist to own end-to-end processing of securities finance transactions, including lending, borrowing, and repo, with a focus on collateral management and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams to ensure efficient operations and robust controls, while mentoring junior staff and driving automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of securities finance operations experience in a bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of securities lending, borrowing, repo transactions, and collateral management.
• Knowledge of regulations and market practices in securities finance.
• Proficiency in trade lifecycle management, settlement processes, and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily processing of securities lending, borrowing, and repurchase agreements (repo) transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades, reconciliation of positions, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage collateral movements, margin calls, and substitution requests in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor collateral valuations and ensure appropriate collateral coverage and haircuts are applied.
• Identify and escalation operational risks and exceptions in securities finance activities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., SEC, MAS, HKMA) and internal controls.
• Support audit and regulatory reviews by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency through automation, process redesign, and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements and resolve operational issues.
• Act as a liaison between front office, middle office, risk, legal, and external counterparties to ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to management and external parties as required.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee their daily activities to ensure high-quality output.
• Participate in training and development programs to upskill the team.

Skills

Securities finance operations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

OCBC (Singapore) is seeking a Securities Finance Operations Specialist to own end-to-end processing of securities finance transactions, including lending, borrowing, and repo, with a focus on collateral management and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with front office, risk, legal, and technology teams to ensure efficient operations and robust controls, while mentoring junior staff and driving automation initiatives.