Vice President, Generalist, Business Management Support, Global Financial Markets

Business Functions

As an Asian leader in treasury operations, DBS Global Financial Markets (GFM) extends a broad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products.

Our extensive network in Asia and our growing Asian focused franchises helps expand our product outreach and deepen product penetration. Altogether, our specialists are working across our expanding branch network to offer a full range of products and exceptional levels of services to clients investing and hedging in the global markets. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this Business Management Support role within Global Financial Markets (GFM) is to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management and compliance, and drive cost optimization. This is achieved through process improvement, automation, rigorous monitoring of key risk indicators, and the seamless execution of new product launches and regulatory changes. The role is crucial in ensuring the GFM department operates effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with all relevant regulations and internal controls.

Key Accountabilities

• New Product Launches: Support the launch of new GFM products, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process setup, and ensuring timely sign-offs. This involves adherence to policy frameworks, tracking progress, and addressing any outstanding conditions. The role also incorporates a focus on product control and managing market/liquidity risks.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Drive process efficiency and automation through initiatives such as Straight Through Processing (STP) and the development/enhancement of dashboards. This includes collaborating on technological enhancements and working with the team on budgeting for these improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Controls: Ensure the seamless implementation of new regulations, internal controls, and policies relevant to the GFM business. This includes timely completion of compliance certifications and maintaining robust control mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Management: Manage interactions with auditors, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks to minimize significant regulatory, internal, or concurrent audit issues.
• Project Management: Efficiently manage and complete various business initiatives and targeted projects, ensuring fast turnaround times. This involves coordinating with relevant units to achieve business objectives.
• Risk Management & Monitoring: Monitor internal risk parameters and control checks to prevent operational risks and losses. This includes tracking Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), participating in business risk reviews and operational risk forums, promptly reporting incidents, and ensuring compliance with training requirements, policies, and procedures. Regular reviews of daily/monthly activities and control checks are also required.
• Cost Management & Optimization: Contribute to strategic cost management, capital optimization, and PCE (presumably Productivity, Cost, and Efficiency) reduction initiatives to maximize Return on Assets Employed (ROAE).
• Scorecard Performance: Meet the department's risk and control goals, as measured by the performance scorecard.

Requirements

• 8-12 Years of experience require in Treasury, Business Management, Financial Market
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of financial markets and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (specific regulations would need to be added based on the location and type of financial market).
• Experience with process improvement and automation tools and techniques.
• Budget management experience.
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent Communication & Listening Skills, Good Sales & Negotiation Skills

Technical Competencies

• Working Capital Finance Knowledge

Work Relationship

Manager / Direct Report

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