Assistant Manager, Trading Services Singapore

Overall Description The Trading & Payment Services (TPS) Singapore team supports Trading Services, Payment Services and Intraday Liquidity Management activities across SEB Singapore and other SEB offices in the Asia Pacific Region. This role is positioned as the operational deputy to the Team Manager, providing subject matter expertise, leadership support and operational oversight across Trading Services. The incumbent will act as the primary escalation point for complex trading and payment-related matters and provide leadership coverage in the manager's absence. The role combines hands-on operational expertise with leadership, business continuity, stakeholder management and continuous improvement responsibilities. This position is designed as a senior specialist and assistant manager role with deep expertise in: CNY clearing and settlement operations MEPS+ payment and liquidity management processes FX, Money Market, Fixed Income and Derivatives Intraday Liquidity Management MAS regulations, limits and reporting requirements Operational risk management and process governance Nostro Reconciliation and Investigations Business Continuity Management Responsibilities: a) Operational Leadership Act as deputy to the Manager, Trading & Payment Services and provide leadership coverage during absences. Ensure service delivery against agreed SLAs. Drive operational excellence and ensure adherence to controls, procedures and regulatory requirements. b) Trading Services Daily Production Handle settlement processing for FX, Money Market,Fixed Income and Derivative products including static management. Resolve complex settlement exceptions, unmatched confirmations and reconciliation breaks. Ensure accurate handling of deal confirmations and counterparty investigations. Monitor and support intraday liquidity positions across assigned Asian currencies. Maintain strong knowledge of market practices, payment infrastructures and regulatory developments. Lead operational governance and risk management related to CNY and MEPS payment flows. Support liquidity management and payment optimization initiatives. Participate in market testing, infrastructure upgrades and regulatory change initiatives affecting CNY and MEPS. Represent TPS Singapore in relevant internal and external working groups when required. c) Risk & Regulatory Management Ensure compliance with MAS regulations and internal policies. Perform oversight of regulatory limits, monitoring and reporting activities. Identify operational risks and implement mitigating controls. Lead root-cause analysis for significant incidents and drive sustainable remediation actions. Ensure business continuity plans remain current and tested. d) Continuous Improvement& Change Lead process improvement initiatives across Trading Services. Drive automation, standardization and efficiency improvements. Participate in projects, UAT activities and market-wide testing initiatives. Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions and operational best practices. Support strategic initiatives impacting trading operations and liquidity management. e) People Development Support workforce planning, knowledge management and succession planning. Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and cross-training activities. Foster a collaborative and professional team environment. Requirements: Experience Minimum 8–10 years of banking operations experience. Strong practical knowledge of MEPS+ payment infrastructure. Experience handling FX, Money Market, Fixed Income and Derivatives products. Prior experience leading projects and initiatives is preferred. Liquidity management experience especially in SGD & CNY and Asian Currencies Knowledge& Skills Strong understanding of financial markets, settlement processes and payment systems. Knowledge of CNY market practices and clearing arrangements. Knowledge of Singapore payment infrastructure, including MEPS+. Strong regulatory awareness and risk management mindset. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Good understanding of operational controls and governance frameworks. Strong competence in banking applications and Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge in ISO20022 requirements and changes in CBPR+ as well as Remittance Processing is advantageous Mindset& Behaviours Customer Focus Lead by Example Accountability & Ownership Sound Decision Making Collaborative Team Player Continuous Improvement Mindset Strong Co…