SA/ AVP, Investment Operations Specialist, Global Financial Markets Operations (Bonds & Repos Settlement), Group Operations

DBS Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Global Financial Markets Operations team in Singapore as a Senior Associate or Assistant Vice President. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and controlled end-to-end settlement of Bonds and Repos across global markets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong risk control and analytical mindset, coupled with a deep understanding of fixed income products and securities financing.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Settlement:

• Primarily support the Global Financial Markets business by managing the end-to-end settlement process for Bonds and Repos across all global markets.

• Perform thorough validation of all Bond/Repo trades against source documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and dispatch accurate and timely settlement instructions to custodians across multiple international markets.

• Proactively monitor settlement flows, anticipate potential issues, and swiftly resolve exceptions such as failed trades and mismatches to ensure smooth operations

Control and Exception Management:

• Investigate and resolve potential failed trades, discrepancies, and outstanding items with a strong control mindset, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.

• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to effectively mitigate operational risk.

• Actively engage with managers to contribute ideas and develop innovative solutions for enhancing risk management frameworks and practices.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence:

• Provide robust support and consistently deliver high service levels to all stakeholders and internal/external clients.

• Leverage data analytics and support a data-driven operating model, utilizing tools like Value Map, to drive pre-defined outcomes and strategic objectives.

• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and enhance overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Maintain and regularly update SOPs and all process documentation to reflect current practices and ensure operational transparency.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial markets operations, specifically in Bonds and Repos settlement.

• Strong product knowledge of Bonds and securities financing trades.

• Demonstrated risk control and impact analytical mindset, with the ability to foresee potential issues and proactively implement solutions.

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new infrastructure environments and evolving market practices.

• A proactive and initiative-taking individual who can drive important priorities forward to achieve desired outcomes in risk control and project deliverables.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• A commitment to fostering a workable and friendly work environment.

• Ability to balance daily operational tasks with a continuous focus on process improvement.

Location: DBS Asia Hub

Job: Operations

Schedule: Regular

Employee Status: Full time