AVP, OSPL – Global Markets & Connectivity Permanent NEW

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure stability and minimize downtime of OSPL’s trading systems, a critical component of OSPL’s business
• Manage the trading connectivity between OSPL, counterparty brokers and clients for continuous improvement and optimization
• Manage incoming enquiries and provide resolution for system issues reported in a timely manner
• Engage various stakeholders including IT, Vendors and Trading Representatives for system related matters and new implementations
• Be familiar with OSPL trading systems and effectively communicate User Requirements to IT and Vendors
• Monitor project timelines and milestones in accordance with the project goals and deliverables
• Maintenance of key business IT procedures and perform UAT for all fixes and projects relating to OSPL’s trading systems
• Perform Outsourcing Review of Outsourced Vendor on an annual basis
• Liaison for both internal and external IT audits, and handle system information requested by regulators
• Engage Group Legal and Compliance for review of new contracts and services discussions with Vendors
• Handle commercial arrangements and monthly payments to vendors
• Prepare system related statistics for management reporting or meetings
• Support in other BAU activities of the department as and when required

Reporting to:
Head of Digital Business

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to resolve issues independently
• Strong project management skills to drive business initiatives / projects for foreign markets trading
• A good team player with initiative, drive, and good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• FIX knowledge for equity trading system such as FIS, Fidessa, Itiviti will be highly regarded
• Familiarity with the regulatory requirements in the same space is preferred
• Preferably with at least 5 years of experience in a similar industry
• A degree holder in Business, Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent
• Proficiency in computer skills and other software applications (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Excel) would be an added advantage but not mandatory