ED, Prime Brokerage COO, Global Financial Markets (WD90608)

Business Function

As an Asian leader in treasury operations, DBS Global Financial Markets (GFM) extends abroad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products.​

Our extensive network in Asia and our growing Asian focused franchises helps expand our product outreach and deepen product penetration. Altogether, our specialists are working across our expanding branch network to offer a full range of products and exceptional levels of services to clients investing and hedging in the global markets.

Position Overview

The Bank is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as Prime Brokerage COO to lead the build-out and strategic growth of its Prime Brokerage franchise, with an initial focus on infrastructure build-out and the launch of related financing solutions.

This role will be responsible for defining and executing the infrastructure build-out, business operating model, governance framework, and client onboarding strategy required to support the Prime Brokerage platform. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to senior management and work closely with Trading, Sales, and supporting functions to drive both strategic initiatives and day-to-day business management. Prior experience in business/legal entity build-outs, regulatory inspections, Electronic Trading controls, and front-to-back operating model design will be crucial to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Prime Brokerage Build-Out & Prioritization

• Lead the development and execution of the Prime Brokerage business strategy with a particular focus on Stock Lending, Equity Financing, and Equity Swaps.

• Establish the Target Operating Model, governance framework, and infrastructure required to support business growth.

• Drive new business initiatives, product launches, legal entity expansion, and market entry opportunities.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving IT, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Front Office teams.

• Manage strategic business transformation programs from concept through to successful execution.

Business Management

• Own business management activities across the Prime Brokerage franchise, including strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and business performance reporting.

• Monitor key metrics including revenue generation, client profitability, inventory utilization, and balance sheet consumption.

• Partner with Sales and Trading to identify opportunities to expand client activity, improve financing returns, and optimize resource utilization.

Trading & Product Development

• Work closely with Trading and Sales teams to support the launch and growth of Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) and Equity Swap businesses.

• Drive enhancements to inventory management, financing workflows, margin processes, and client servicing capabilities.

• Partner with Risk and Trading on funding, capital, and balance-sheet optimization initiatives.

Governance, Risk & Regulatory Management

• Establish and maintain a robust governance and control framework for the Prime Brokerage business.

• Lead regulatory reviews, audit engagements, and control enhancement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory obligations across all relevant jurisdictions.

• Establish comprehensive trade control frameworks, encompassing algorithmic governance, pre-/post-trade controls, and formal approval and escalation protocols.

• Chair or participate in governance committees and oversee operational incident remediation programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of financial services experience, with at least 10 years focused on Prime Brokerage, Equities, or Markets COO functions.

• Demonstrated experience supporting the launch, expansion, or transformation of Prime Brokerage and financing businesses.

• Proven track record leading large-scale strategic initiatives across both Front Office and infrastructure functions.

• Extensive experience engaging directly with senior management, regulators, and key external stakeholders.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.