MGR/AVP, Custody & Investment Operations, Technology & Operations

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.
Job Description
In charge of daily Securities Settlement processing for Local and Foreign markets and foreign currency conversion
Pro-actively work with operations team to ensure trade are settled correctly meeting SLA and cut off time and market holidays and investigate, resolve any exceptions that arise to ensure no fail trades
Attend to client’s problems and issues offering solutions and escalating to management which include custody billing and fees quotations and new market and asset to support
Review and handle existing and new custody agreement and any amendments like fee structure and new clauses to safeguard bank’s interest
Prepare statistics and management report on trade operations to cope with extra or unpredictable market patterns or metrics
Identify process improvement and streamline for better efficiency and so save cost at all times
Resolve any technical or operations issue promptly with business and technology team
Ensure compliance with corporate policy, operational risk and audit
Perform team capacity planning and guide and train junior team members undefined
Requirements
Minimum degree qualifications in Banking and Finance, Economics industry
Preferred experience of 5-6 years
Experienced and knowledge in Global Market/Global Custodian specifically in Custody Operations and Securities Settlement practices
Familiar and exposed to Bursa Operational process and payment system like SWIFT and RENTAS
Possess broad and in-depth knowledge of Malaysian Capital Market structure and requirements and is familiar with generally acceptable best practices in compliance and risk management
Experience in managing a team preferred. Passionate and has pleasant personality with strong interpersonal skills
Fluent in spoken and written English, self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
Good writing and presentation skills
Additional Requirements
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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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