Settlement Officer
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited SingaporeSettlement Officer
To support and manage the day-to-day Treasury Operations activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing, settlement, reconciliation and control of treasury transactions.
Responsibilities
1. Treasury Transaction Processing
• Process and execute treasury transactions including FX, money market, deposits, securities and other treasury products.
• Ensure transactions are accurately confirmed and settled within the required timelines.
2. Reconciliation & Control
• Perform daily reconciliation of treasury transactions and cash positions .
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to established operational procedures and internal controls.
• Perform maker-checker activities and maintain appropriate segregation of duties.
3. Settlement & Cash Management
• Monitor settlement obligations and ensure sufficient funding for daily operations.
• Coordinate payment and settlement activities with banks, custodians and other counterparties.
• Maintain nostro accounts and escalate unusual or unresolved items promptly.
4. Operational Risk Management
• Support audit, regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of operational records.
• Support the implementation of new treasury products, systems and processes.
• Liaise with external banks, counterparties and service providers where required.
• Provide timely updates on outstanding issues and operational matters.
Requirements
• Degree/Diploma in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in Treasury Operations, Banking Operations, Financial Markets Operations or a similar environment
• Experience handling treasury products such as FX, money market, deposits or securities will be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience in settlement, reconciliation and operational controls are preferred.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Diligent and responsible, particularly when handling time-sensitive and high-value transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new products, systems and processes.
• Good team player with a strong sense of ownership.
• Able to work independently