Trade Settlement Executive (Back office)
- Full time
- Singapore, Singapore View on Map
- posted 2 months ago
- Posted: February 20, 2025 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify trade details, reconcile transactions, and ensure timely settlement.
- Prepare and review trade confirmations, invoices, and contracts in line with regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with traders, operations, finance, and counterparties to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth trade execution.
- Monitor settlement risks, report trade failures, and take corrective actions.
- Ensure accuracy in cash flows, payments, and trade allocations.
- Maintain accurate records in trade settlement systems and support process automation initiatives.
- Assist in reporting obligations as required by financial and regulatory authorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in trade settlement, operations, or back-office roles within a trading house, commodity firm, or financial institution.
- Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, settlement procedures, and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in trade settlement systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with commodities or energy trading settlement.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISDA, UCP600, LME, ICE, SGX).
- Knowledge of trade finance instruments (LCs, bank guarantees, etc.).
