Senior Officer, Global Markets Operation Centre, Group Technology & Ops

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.  

Group Wholesale Banking and Market Operations provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.  

Job Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the various regulator(s).
• Investigate and participate to any remediation issues impacting existing reports.
• Improve current processes, procedures and reports including automation of manual processes.
• Contribute to trade reporting related strategic initiatives.
• Work with Compliance, Technology, Operations group and business units to manage enhancement and issues resolution, if any.
• Provide ongoing assessment and awareness of any changes to the regulatory environment landscape and bank’s adherence to its reporting obligations
• Collaborate with oversea branches and provide oversight on regulatory trade reporting for Korea, EMIR, ASIC.
• Provide holiday coverage for regional reporting on rotational basis.
• Any other tasks which may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Recognized Degree in any one or a combination of these specializations – Banking / Finance / Accountancy / Computing
• Minimum 1 year Work experience in an operations environment within a financial institution
• Past experience in OTC trade reporting preferred but not necessary.
• Meticulous and strong analytical thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate strategy to execution
• Possess problem solving skills and ability to understand complex workflows
• Strong communication skills and team player, to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to department and division wide initiatives
• Time management and ability to prioritize effectively based on the risk / time criticality of the tasks required
• Highly driven and able to work under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access

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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