Associate, Regional COO Office (Wholesale Banking & Capital Markets)

We are supporting a global financial institution to look for a new headcount under their Business Management team. You will work closely with regional business heads, global Head Office counterparts, and infrastructure functions (Operations, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, AML, and Corporate Services) to ensure high operational effectiveness, control discipline, and seamless business execution.

This role combines executive-level reporting and regulatory governance with hands-on office administration, premises management, and business continuity coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership and global infrastructure teams to drive and implement strategic business plans, regulatory change initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvements across the Asia region.

• Support external account and operational arrangements across the region, including SWIFT, settlement, and clearing/Nostro account coordination.

• Build, maintain, and automate regional management dashboards, executive briefing packs, and operational metric trackers for senior management forums, business reviews, and ALCO/risk committees.

• Consolidate periodic reporting covering financial pipelines, resource analysis, cost-benefit tracking, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks in accordance with local regulatory expectations (e.g., MAS, HKMA, SFC) and internal policies.

• Support the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), tracking remediation actions, and maintaining governance logs.

• Oversee third-party risk management and outsourcing governance, including conducting outsourcing categorisation reviews, SLA monitoring, and vendor documentation renewals.

• Assist in workplace infrastructure projects, including office restacking, renovations, and vendor coordination.

• Coordinate executive logistics for senior management visits, regional town halls, client seminars, and corporate events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Accounting, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CA) are advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within banking or financial services, preferably in a Business Management, COO Office, First Line of Defence (1LOD) Business Risk, or Wholesale Operations capacity.

• Strong understanding of Corporate Banking, Treasury, or Capital Markets operating models, workflows, and clearing mechanisms.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint). Hands-on experience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and the application of AI/automation tools to enhance productivity is a strong plus.
  

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "APPLY" or email Jacqueline at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
  
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  

  Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
  Jacqueline Lee
  EA License No: 11C5502
  Registration No: R21100508