Head of Structured Finance Middle Office APAC

2 months ago


Singapur, Singapore SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Full time
Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise onshore middle office staff and oversee the middle office functions supporting Global Banking & Advisory (GLBA) business lines covering corporate lending, structured finance and project finance activities in APAC.
  • Drive process improvements through streamlining, optimization and/or automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and data quality, including but not limited to Agency tasks.
  • Work closely with partners in SG Global Solution Centre (GSC) to strengthen the platform, improve our resiliency and efficiency, and reduce operational risks in the GLBA APAC value chain, including middle office, closing and back-office functions.
  • Act as regional Outsourced Services (OS) Manager for middle office and closing activities that are offshored to GSC.
  • For APAC entities whose middle office functions are being supported and centralized in Hong Kong and Tokyo, act as the service provider point of contact for the local stakeholders in each location i.e. Singapore, Sydney, Taiwan, India, Korea.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as front office, risk, legal, compliance, and finance) to ensure transactions are smooth during the lifecycle of the deal.
  • Engage stakeholders in the region and head office on regional / global projects to ensure APAC is contributing or leading as required.
  • Contribute towards various portfolio management reporting tasks (ad hoc client requests, specific request for internal partners, scarce resource management).
  • Perform permanent supervision (PS) controls for onshore middle office processes to ensure procedures and operational controls are duly followed and executed.
  • Engage middle office staff to motivate, grow and develop them, and support them in embracing the values and behaviors expected of the team as part of our culture & conduct framework.
Profile Required

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a financial background
  • Extensive experience with an investment bank, corporate finance or similar financial institution with managerial experience.
  • Able to communicate in English fluently with staff from all levels and locations
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proven track record in people management, change management and transformation.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels.

Behavioral Skills:

  • Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients/internal partners while taking into account risks for the company
  • Team Spirit - Synergies: I make developing synergies a priority
  • Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple
  • Responsibility - Courage: I express my convictions and make decisions with courage
  • Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
  • Commitment - Sustainability: I develop my team
Company Description

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.

Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.

For more information, follow us on Générale or visit our website .

Department Description

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is a part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS). The Risk Managers in the Middle Office team works on the middle office activities for the structure finance transactions within the Global Banking & Advisory business (GLBA). Structured Finance covers various sectors including energy, metals and mining, infrastructure, shipping and real estate. The Middle Office team in Asia covers the full APAC scope including Australia/New Zealand, Hong Kong/China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, and other South-East Asia locations.



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