SO/Manager

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a candidate for the Private Bank Middle Office Security Settlement team in Singapore. The role focuses on supporting middle office trade settlement and related activities across multiple asset classes.

Responsibilities include liaising with Back Office and counterparties, validating transactions in PB system, and reconciling positions daily. Strong communication, analytical skills, and MS Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Banking/Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; able to work with all levels of the organization.
• Familiar with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Back Office and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely settlement of security transactions.
• Validate security transactions in PB system prior to processing.
• Communicate settlement discrepancies/exceptions to Front Office, Back Office and relevant parties with guidance on resolution.
• Reconcile cash and security positions daily with internal/external counterparties and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal/external parties to process client portfolio transfer instructions across asset classes.
• Disseminate corporate action notifications from custodians and ensure timely response from Front Office.
• Maintain static data of securities in PB system.
• Provide assistance and advice on security settlement subject matters.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business, Banking/Finance, Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of the Private Bank Middle Office Security Settlement team providing middle office trade settlement support for security transactions and all other settlement related activities. These activities include:

• Liaison with Back Office and counter parties to ensure accurate and timely settlement of security transactions.
• Validate security transactions in PB system prior to instructing processing units.
• Communicate settlement discrepancies/exceptions to Front Office, Back Office and relevant parties including providing instructions and guidance on proper resolution of issue.
• Reconcile cash and security positions with internal and external counter parties on a daily basis and ensure timely resolution of any discrepancy.
• Coordinating with internal and external parties to process client's portfolio transfer instructions involving different asset classes.
• Dissemination of corporate action notifications from custodians and ensuring timely receipt of response from Front Office.
• Maintenance of static data of securities in PB system
• Providing assistance and advice on security settlement subject matters.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Banking/Finance, Accounting, or progress towards degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-6 years of operations experience in securities settlement with product and settlement experience covering exchange traded instruments, fixed income, structured notes, unit trust, derivatives, FX, corporate action and asset transfer.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and analytical skills; with demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Familiar with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.