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:

- Bachelors 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