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Senior Associate / Associate, Specialist, Portfolio Management, Group Finance

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Group Finance aims to deliver world-class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions – whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Corporate Treasury (CT) is a stewardship function supporting Group ALCO in asset-liability management (ALM), capital & funding planning and management of structural FX and interest rate position. This involves formulating, implementing, monitoring and revising strategies to achieve the Group’s financial objectives within its risk tolerance and other constraints. The Portfolio Management (PM) team within CT supports GALCO - Structural FX and Interest Rate Committee (SFXIR) in forming macro views, recommending investment strategies and managing deployment of cash capital into High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) as well as carrying out FX / interest rate hedging.

We are looking for a strong team player to join the portfolio management team. The successful candidate will cover a key part of the portfolio by ensuring successful implementation of asset allocation strategies with full risk compliance. The candidate is expected to collaborate widely within/outside portfolio management team to develop holistic portfolio solutions for the bank. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter with growth mindset and excellent collaboration skills.

Key Accountabilities

  • Assist in macro research for selected developed/emerging markets. Conduct deep dive/ad hoc study in relevant macro economics topics to help formulation of group views on financial market
  • Assist in various discussion forums with senior management by preparing secretariat support including curating meeting materials
  • Implement portfolio strategies and dynamically adjust the portfolio on changing market conditions or strategic objectives
  • Work with analytics team on data modelling initiatives to facilitate the investment decision and workflow streamlining
  • Work with other teams including global financial market (GFM), finance controllers on the end-to-end trade execution to ensure internal risk compliance, validate and track portfolio performance, and maintain data integrity

Responsibilities

  • Establish/maintain macro coverage in key market with focus in US and SG
  • Assist with preparing periodic portfolio updates and analysis for new initiatives
  • Manage trade execution with other internal teams and external parties
  • Assist with development of data analytics and automation initiatives

Requirements

  • Good advanced degree from a recognised university with a focus in business, economy, or finance related subjects. CFA/FRM/CAIA holders strongly preferred
  • Preferably 3~5 years of relevant work experience in areas like finance, portfolio management or investment services. Good general understanding in economics theory, FX and fixed income markets. Exceptional candidate with less experience will be considered
  • Proactive team player with excellent communication skills. Be able to communicate with all levels of seniority in the bank
  • Willing and capable to adapt quickly to dynamic market environments and changes in direction
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with attention to details
  • Relevant experience in banking book ALM (asset liability management), money market, FX hedging will be advantages
  • Experiences in data platform/languages such as Tableau, Python will be plus points

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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 recognizes your achievements.

Primary Location

Singapore-DBS Asia Central

Job

Corporate Treasury

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2024, 8:46:42 PM