AVP, Structured Trade Middle Office, Commodity Structured Trade Operations, Inst

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Bank in Asia-Pacific” by Global Finance. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015.

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor transactional collaterals for Commodity Finance/Structured Finance transactions.
• Responsible for transactional and operational integrity of the credit facility structures especially in areas of settlement risk, operational risk, and performance risk.
• Review Summary and Control Sheets on workability of governing terms and conditions of the facility structures.
• Perform Mark to Market valuations, monitor cash collateral requirements and follow up on top-ups for transactions that are under-collateralised.
• Monitor Loan to Value ratios to ensure financing within stipulated threshold and conduct margin calls whenever necessary.
• Update key transactional details into ST Connect for monitoring of exposures and facility limits management.
• Monitor hedged positions and liaise with Treasury and Markets and Relationship Managers on top ups.
• Alert Relationship Managers and Credit Risk Managers of any potential risks which might endanger the underlying asset or identify the source of repayment in a timely manner.
• Assist to solicit new deals within approved and available limits through daily contact with the clients and to follow up on relationships and marketing calls jointly with Relationship Managers whenever required.
• Collaborate with Regional Trade Operations Team and Product Managers in the review of new trade products rollout, guidelines revision and implementation.
• Accompany Credit Risk Manager and Relationship Manager on local or overseas site visits whenever necessary.
• Mentorship to new entrant and deputize the Team Leader as and when required.
• Participate in process flow improvements, system enhancements, live verifications and any other initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance or a relevant field
• 5-12 years of experience in Commodity Trade Finance Middle Office, Front Office, or Commodity Trading Houses.
• Must be attentive to details with good analytical skills and the ability to understand the intrinsic transactional risks.
• Collaborator with strong organisational and interactive skills.
• Knowledge in Warehouse Financing, Storage Tank Financing, Borrowing Based Financing and Revolving Credit Finance, preferably.
• Sound knowledge of trade-based rules such as UCP600, ISBP745, URC525 and Incoterms 2021.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.