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

1. 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.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Liaise with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, Finance, and other processing teams to resolve bond-related data issues.

1. 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.

1. 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:

• Bachelor’s 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