Job Description

About the client

With a legacy of more than 130 years across the globe, our client has been focusing on one thing: helping people achieve their financial goals. As a global wealth manager, they understand your needs, and take the long view when it comes to your assets. Whether you\'re starting a company, planning for your retirement, or want to ensure your loved ones will be taken care of in the future; their experts will help find the solution that is right for you.

They are one of the largest key wealth management providers in the region. Their Asia footprint covers major cities in the region including booking centres in Hong Kong and Singapore, offices in Shanghai, Mumbai and other key cities in India as well as joint ventures with a Leading Commercial Bank in Thailand and Japan.

They understand the needs of high and ultra-high net worth individuals in the region and are well positioned to serve them and their families for the long term.

General description

• Responsible for processing security transfer instructions of various products such as equities, fixed income, funds, structured products, derivatives and physical precious metals from clients covering Singapore and Hong Kong booking centres
• Opening of custody accounts with various custodian banks and maintenance of static data in the core banking system
• Ensure daily activities are conducted professionally and accurately while ensuring that internal guidelines and policies are followed

Key features and accountabilities

Client Management (internal & external)

• Coordinates with internal departments and external sub custodians, custodians, agents & counterparties to ensure that daily work meets organizational standards
• Monitor the queries received and provide responses or holding replies within a reasonable timeframe.

Business Management

• Input of transfer instructions received from clients into the core banking system. Ensure it meets all the pre-trade validation checks
• Submits request for security master creation if the instrument is not available in the system.
• Maintenance of counterparty SSI in the core banking system
• Ensures that the instructions sent to the custodians are in good order, Swift exceptions queues are cleared daily
• Ensures timely payment of Stamp Duty / Tax and Fees, if applicable for any transfers
• Participate in User-Acceptance-Testing when required

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Work with the relevant teams in fulfilment of regulatory requirements

Skills requirements

Personal and Social

• Good communication skills and able to interact with people at various levels
• High level of integrity, commitment and drive to excel in the role
• Demonstrates initiative, passion, independence and is an effective team-player
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines
• Excellent inter-personal skills with service oriented mind-set

Professional and Technical

• Diploma/Degree and minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in banking or related discipline.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the various securities products (i.e. equities, fixed income instruments, funds, structured products, derivatives etc.)
• Candidate with relevant experience in Security Transfer and SWIFT (MT5xx) knowledge will be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office software

RANK

N/A (contract role)

REPORTING LINE

Functionally to Head of Securities Settlement, Transfer and Security Master

FURTHER INFORMATION

Region/Division: COO and Intermediaries / Operations APAC

Location: Singapore

Hyred