Analyst/Associate, Securities Reference Data Control Specialist, Operation Data Governance Team, Global Financial Markets Ops, Group Operations

Summary:

The Data Governance Team (DGT) within Global Financial Market Operations (GFMO) is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of critical bond and issuer static data. We are seeking a highly motivated Securities Reference Data Control Specialist to join our dynamic team and drive operational excellence through technology enhancements and robust data governance.

Job Description

• Data Maintenance & Management
• Provide comprehensive support for the setup and maintenance of bond & issuer label configuration across core Treasury systems (e.g., SDWT, Murex, Front Arena, CORE).
• Ensure timely creation and maintenance of static data requests within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate bond-related attributes (coupon, maturity, day count, settlement conventions, corporate action events) by bridging data between Bloomberg and custodian sources.

Conduct root cause analysis for risk items and identify data integrity enhancement opportunities.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance Liaise with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, Finance, and other processing teams to resolve bond-related data issues.

• Process Improvement & Innovation

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Straight-Through Processing (STP) and overall operational efficiency.

• Participate in departmental data transformation initiatives.

Actively contribute to documenting new and amended processes, ensuring documentation is consistently updated and aligned with Group standards.

• Quality Assurance & Risk Control

• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for static data requirements.

Maintain the highest standards of data accuracy, adhering to strict internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Bond settlement, Securities Reference Data Control, or a similar role in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal and custodian system is beneficial
• Expert proficiency in Murex (with knowledge of AXE, MLC, UBIX, FinIQ, and ILMS) is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft365 suites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location:

DBS Asia Hub Job:

Operations Schedule:

Regular Employee Status:

Full time