Trade Services – Derivatives & FX Trade Services (AVP)

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Community initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing and growth support

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore is seeking an AVP in Trade Services – Derivatives & FX Trade Services to join our trading operations. You will work closely with Front Office, Trading Desks, Settlements and Technology to ensure accurate execution, risk control and timely settlements.

The role emphasizes governance of the control framework, process optimization, and strong client delivery alignment with SOPs. Collaboration across teams and with external counterparties is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a similar position.
• Experience collaborating with Front Office, Traders, Settlements, and Risk.
• Solid knowledge of settlement systems and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern the team’s control framework and SOP adherence.
• Review and implement new business processes within the team.
• Maintain client delivery framework and improve client experience.
• Handle exceptions and escalations with timely resolution.
• Coordinate with internal/external counterparties and stakeholders.

Skills

Market knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SWIFT

TLM

TEMENOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Trade Services – Derivatives & FX Trade Services (AVP)

Why Join As a Trading Operations Specialist at OCBC, you'll be at the heart of our trading operations, ensuring seamless execution and settlement of trades. You'll work closely with our traders, sales teams, and other stakeholders to provide top-notch support and drive business growth. It's a challenging and rewarding role that requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

How you succeed

The incumbent will be responsible for Management and Ownership of the services provided by the sub team. The role involves working closely with Front Office, Trading Desks, Settlements, counterparties and Technology in managing the bank’s risk and deliveries relating to the supported product classes. These combined, the incumbent should be able to contribute significantly in a team setting, apply critical thinking to problem solving and excel under stressful conditions.

What you do

• Own and govern the Control Framework of the team (eg. EOD checklist, incident management, timely breaks management, etc)
• Review and implement new business processes into the team
• Own and govern the processes are executed in line with the SOPs of the Team and ensure Team Members understand their roles
• Own and govern the client delivery framework and ensure team members understand the Client Experience and how they impact it
• Own the exceptions and escalations in the team and facilitate completion when necessary
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned by Line Manager
• Face off to the internal and external counterparties (eg. audit, compliance, market heads, brokers, custodians/agents, etc)
• Manage the welfare of the employees in line with the Employee Value Proposition

Who you are

• Minimum of 6 or more years in a similar position
• Experience working with stakeholders within the bank (Finance/ Traders/ Risk etc)
• Good market and product knowledge
• Proficient in settlement system and tools such as SWIFT, TLM, TEMENOS, Microsoft office suites is a plus

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let's build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.