RUI JUAN OH
SECURITIES LENDING
HONG KONG
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable individual with proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President (Securities Lending)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
05.2022 - Current
- Currently mainly managing Taiwan book – book size grew to twice the initial size in 3 years
- Due to complexity of securities lending in the Taiwan market, it helped to improve ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- Effectively leveraged experience in previous functions to ensure regulatory compliance by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders such as our onshore and offshore lenders to promote collaboration and ensure diversity in supply of inventory
- Involved in ad hoc improvement projects for other markets to automate workflows and streamline processes and at the same time expand knowledge of other markets aside from Taiwan
Assistant Vice President (Stock Loans Middle Office)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Primary point of contact in team for projects and change management, ensuring that each project met established quality standards and delivered expected results on time and within budget.
- Successfully worked with business, technology and risk teams to implement many different new products and trade flows
- Built and maintained close relationships with front offices, external client and support teams in different regions for more effective communication and information sharing between departments
- Continuous contribution to department’s risk frameworks to ensure that regulatory requirements are understood and met
- Consistently improved process efficiency through more effective use of existing systems and enhancing excel macros
Operations Analyst (Emerging Asia Equity Settlements)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Effectively performed settlement tasks such as pre-matching, post trade reconciliations and fails managements across different line of business such as agency, proprietary and stock borrowing and lending in 14 emerging markets
- Able to quickly grasp and handle complex exceptions under pressure of tight market deadlines and effectively communicate issues to initiate solutions
- Acted as interface between internal teams and external counterparties to ensure timely settlement of trades and adherence to regulations
- Drove change and process enhancements by identifying gaps within flow and procedures
- Ensured that controls are implemented to close gaps and mitigate risks
Private Banking Operations Officer (Equities Settlement)
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Accurate and timely processing of trade settlement in Singapore Booking Centre, ensuring that the market settlement instructions as well as cash management between the bank and custodian are processed promptly and efficiently
- Ensuring that transactions are done in accordance with bank operational menu, desk instructions, compliance and regulatory requirements
- Accurate intersystem reconciliation of client’s holdings and ensuring correct reflection of such holdings in clients consolidated statement
Education
Bachelor of Business - Banking & Finance
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
01.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
Excel Proficiency
Problem-Solving Skills
Project Coordination
Operational Improvement
Timeline
Vice President (Securities Lending)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President (Stock Loans Middle Office)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
04.2017 - 04.2022
Operations Analyst (Emerging Asia Equity Settlements)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
09.2015 - 04.2017
Private Banking Operations Officer (Equities Settlement)
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Business - Banking & Finance
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
01.2013 - 06.2014
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