Trade Support Associate (Contract)

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services institution in Singapore is seeking a Trade Support Associate to join their Operations team. This role involves trade capture, reconciliation, and life-cycle management across various products. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in trade support or operations within investment banking. This is a one-year contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in trade support or operations within investment banking.
• Product knowledge in Commodities or Fixed Income OTC products is advantageous.
• Proven experience with front office (sales/trading) and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate trade capture and processing.
• Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies.
• Reconcile trades and ensure alignment with internal systems.

Skills

Trade support

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university

Job description

Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong presence across investment banking, securities, and wealth management. It's a one year contract role with a possibility of extension.

Role Overview

As part of their continued growth in Asia, the Singapore branch is seeking a talented Trade Support Associate to join their Operations team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of institutional products and direct interaction with sales and trading desks, providing a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

The Trade Support Associate will be responsible for trade capture, reconciliation, and life-cycle management across a range of products including Cash Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, and Listed/OTC Derivatives. The role requires close collaboration with sales, trading, and operations teams across the region, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of regulatory and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate trade capture, verification, and life-cycle event processing
• Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies by coordinating with trading, sales, and counterparties
• Monitor and manage trade breaks and exceptions, ensuring issues are escalated and resolved promptly
• Reconcile trades and ensure trade confirmations align with internal and external systems
• Collaborate with Technology teams to roll out new platforms and system enhancements
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Project teams to implement regulatory reform initiatives
• Perform daily control checks and support regulatory reporting processes to local regulators
• Provide backup and cross-functional support across other operations teams within the Singapore branch

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in trade support or operations within an investment banking environment
• Product knowledge in Commodities or Fixed Income OTC products is highly advantageous
• Proven experience engaging with front office (sales/trading) and external clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across teams and regions
• Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of risk and control awareness
• Proactive mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities