Securities Operations Analyst- 6months contract

Job Description

This six-month contract role supports securities operations for OCBC in Singapore. Responsibilities may include processing trade settlements, monitoring transaction status, handling corporate actions, reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and responding to operational queries. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in finance, banking, accounting, business, or a related discipline, with experience in securities, custody, settlements, or banking operations preferred. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and banking or securities-processing systems is useful. The successful candidate should work well with internal teams, follow strict controls and procedures, communicate clearly, and adapt quickly in a high-volume environment.

Company Info

OCBC Bank is one of Southeast Asia’s largest financial institutions and Singapore’s longest-established bank. Founded in 1932, it provides consumer, business, corporate, private-banking, wealth-management, treasury, and investment services across Singapore and major markets in Asia. OCBC serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies, and institutional clients through branches, digital platforms, and specialised banking teams. The bank is part of the wider OCBC Group, which includes businesses such as Great Eastern and Lion Global Investors. Its Singapore operations cover retail banking, payments, lending, securities, markets, risk, technology, and back-office processing. OCBC is known for investing in digital banking, operational resilience, professional development, and regional growth. Employees typically work in structured, regulated environments where accuracy, collaboration, customer focus, and compliance are important.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers strong opportunities in banking, fintech, technology, logistics, healthcare, professional services, and regional headquarters. For finance professionals, the city is a major Asian centre for operations, risk, compliance, wealth management, capital markets, and digital banking. Its culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally professional, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle options include excellent public transport, diverse food, modern shopping areas, beaches, parks, and convenient regional travel. Living costs are high, particularly rent, although public transport and everyday services are efficient. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing government requirements. A six-month contract should be confirmed with the employer regarding pass sponsorship and renewal prospects. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transport, and daily expenses before relocating.