RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise onshore middle office staff and oversee the middle office functions supporting Global Banking & Advisory (GLBA) business lines covering corporate lending, structured finance and project finance activities in APAC.
Drive process improvements through streamlining, optimization and/or automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and data quality, including but not limited to Agency tasks.
Work closely with partners in SG Global Solution Centre (GSC) to strengthen the platform, improve our resiliency and efficiency, and reduce operational risks in the GLBA APAC value chain, including middle office, closing and back-office functions.
Act as regional Outsourced Services (OS) Manager for middle office and closing activities that are offshored to GSC.
For APAC entities whose middle office functions are being supported and centralized in Hong Kong and Tokyo, act as the service provider point of contact for the local stakeholders in each location i.e. Singapore, Sydney, Taiwan, India, Korea.
Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as front office, risk, legal, compliance, and finance) to ensure transactions are smooth during the lifecycle of the deal.
Engage stakeholders in the region and head office on regional / global projects to ensure APAC is contributing or leading as required.
Contribute towards various portfolio management reporting tasks (ad hoc client requests, specific request for internal partners, scarce resource management).
Perform permanent supervision (PS) controls for onshore middle office processes to ensure procedures and operational controls are duly followed and executed.
Engage middle office staff to motivate, grow and develop them, and support them in embracing the values and behaviors expected of the team as part of our culture & conduct framework.
PROFILE REQUIRED
Academic Background and Certifications, Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a financial background
Extensive experience with an investment bank, corporate finance or similar financial institution with managerial experience.
Able to communicate in English fluently with staff from all levels and locations
Excellent analytical skills
Proven track record in people management, change management and transformation.
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels.
