Job Description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

Group Technology and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations. We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure. Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

Job Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day operational duties

• Manage post trade settlement functions such as processing of trade instructions, ensuring instructions are released to market, relaying of trade status back to clients and troubleshooting of trade queries and issues. Additional tasks include funding projections, review of static maintenance and investigating recon breaks.
• Work with the Department Head of Settlements in the review of new product proposals from Business Units, including evaluating of system gaps, operations related documentation (including training materials), coordinating from system testing till implementation with respective stakeholders.
• Provide cross team operational coverage, adhere to processing KPIs, Service Levels and compliant with internal controls and various legislation, regulations and bank policies.
• Undertake process and system enhancements to achieve optimum productivity and process efficiency.
• In-depth understanding of product parameters, policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements on domestic and global market operations.
• Good knowledge of custody operations workflows, settlement procedures and systems.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the business partners and clients and drive client service standards for the division.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Preferably 4 to 6 years of work experience in securities and settlement operations
• Computer literate with good Microsoft application knowledge
• Self-starter, fast learner, eager to learn and embrace cross learning.
• Able to work independently and a team player.
• Able to adapt to new technology / systems.
• Can multi-task and able to work under pressure.
• Meticulous and diligent with an eye-for-details.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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