Treasury Operations - Trade Control Analyst

Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is looking for a Trade Control Specialist to support trade control activities. You will validate trades, manage lifecycle events, and drive process improvements while building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be a degree holder with at least 3 years of experience in derivatives processing. Effective communication and innovative thinking are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in derivatives processing and lifecycle management preferred.
• Good understanding of Front to Back Trade operational processes especially Trade control activities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business in trade control activities.
• Ensure all trades are validated and booked correctly.
• Manage lifecycle event monitoring, queries and escalations in a timely manner.
• Drive process improvement and system automation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Innovative mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree holder preferred

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.

About the Department

Global Treasury Operations spans across 10 countries and the department plays a critical role in supporting our business stakeholders to execute and support the Global Businesses' operational activities including pre and post settlements, trade control and documentation. Treasury Operations Singapore is both the Headquarters and the Centre of Excellence, centralizing majority of the operational activities for selected APAC branches and subsidiaries.

Treasury Operations is embarking on a global transformation journey, providing a suite of operational support services to our business units while focusing on cost efficiency through process re‑engineering, automation and straight through processing.

About the job

• Your main responsibility is to support the Business in trade control activities


• Ensure all trades are validated and booked correctly, liaise with the Business or clients for any discrepancies timely.


• Ensure Corporate actions events and Rates fixings are correctly and timely processed, liaise with the Business or clients for any discrepancies timely.


• Ensure lifecycle event monitoring, queries and escalations are managed in a timely manner


• Ensure queries and escalations are managed in a timely manner


• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders


• Drives process improvement and system automation.


• Drive new ways of working and behaviour across organisation to deliver faster, better, cost‑efficient customer (internal and external service)


• Participate / Support in projects, business‑driven initiatives and UAT


• Ensure compliance to Department and Bank's operational risk and regulatory requirements.


• Continuous participation to \"Growing the Team\": formalisation of team procedure, training, coaching colleagues, brainstorm ideas for any occasions, creating a fun environment among others)

Skills and experience required

• Degree holder preferred


• Minimum 3 year of relevant experience in derivatives processing and lifecycle management preferred


• Good understanding of Front to Back Trade operational processes especially Trade control activities is an advantage


• Exhibits good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and accountability


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with good time management


• Innovative mindset and constantly on the lookout to improve efficiency


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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.