1. Faizal Aziz
5 Rivervale Cres #02-06 (S) 545084
Mobile: 9366 1154
soulsurfa81@gmail.com
Summary
Strong grasp of the derivatives markets with focus on interest rates and fixed income products
Expertise of front to back office trade processing, particularly in derivatives
Proficiency with client facing roles
Knowledge of electronic trading platforms and systems
Understanding of current derivatives regulatory landscape changes
Work Experience
Depository Trust Clearing Corporation Singapore (July 2014 to present)
Regulatory Operations Specialist
Provide DTCC clients with the first point of contact for reporting Credit, Equity, Rates,
Commodities and FX Derivatives in DTCC’s data storage facility
Provide operational support to participants in regards to Trade Information Warehouse,
Equity Derivative Repository, Payments, Settlements, Event Processing, Payment
Reconciliation, Billing and Public Data Reporting
Perform all routine and complex functions and handle exception processing for all client’s
reporting obligations for CFTC, ESMA, ASIA, HKMA and MAS across all asset classes
Barclays Capital (June 2013 to May 2014)
Fixed Income BARX Client Services
Provide the first point of contact through phonecall or emails across electronic trading
platforms covering Equities, Money Markets, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Securities for
external clients (banks, large international corporations, hedge funds, asset managers, fund
managers), internal traders and salespeople.
Resolving trade queries and pricing inquiries for fixed Income external platforms (Bloomberg,
Tradeweb, MarketAxess, Reuters, Bondvision), BARX Fixed Income, BARX Money Markets,
BARX Investor Solutions
Involved in client visits to perform onsite training for Barclays platforms such as BARX
Investor Solutions and BARX Fixed Income
Performed MIS production for client data and trading activity and client performance
monitoring
Monitor daily failing and non-completed trades for local Front Office
Expanded my working knowledge of Dodd Frank regulations including SEF and MAT
execution through electronic SEF execution venues such as Bloomberg and Tradeweb
2. Identified and championed process improvements and represented clients needs on new
functionalities and better service offerings.
Barclays Capital (Mar 2011 to May 2013)
Emerging Markets Rates Derivatives Middle Office Trade Support Analyst
Provides pre-trade services to Asian Rates trading desks both for onshore trading and
offshore trading in Asia ex-Japan.
Support Interest Rates Derivatives trade capture and validation for Emerging Markets Asia
trading desks (Vanilla and Exotics).
Developed an in-depth understanding of all types of flow trades including IRS, FX, CCS, Basis
Swaps and exotic flow trades including Swaptions, Range Accrual Swaps, Options and
cap/floors.
Established a leadership presence in the team, and was tasked to perform checker validation
tasks in Dec 2012. Able to work under high pressure, yet deliver consistently.
Attained a working knowledge of current regulatory requirements such as Dodd Frank
reporting and mandatory clearing for Swaps.
Contributed in multiple ad-hoc projects and tasks such as platform migration, client clearing,
portfolio compression and new joiner training.
Expertise of multi-tasking, prioritizing and making quick decisions whilst processing large
derivatives daily volumes yet maintaining a risk controls mindset.
Involvement in multiple UATs such as Summit decommissioning, SEF reporting and client
clearing FCM and SCM releases
Barclays Capital (Nov 2007 to Feb 2011)
CSG Client Services Onboarding Analyst
Responsible for the administration and setup of Barclays Capital external and Front Office on
eCommerce trading platforms for the purpose of trading FX, Fixed Income, Money Markets,
Commodities, Futures, Options and Equities.
Continually deliver excellent results through the Fixed Income space. Demonstrated a high
degree of productivity and work ethic, which is recognized by superiors and colleagues
globally. Received excellent appraisal grades consistently since joining the firm.
Experienced with internal applications (Shared Data Services, Oneview) and external third
party applications (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, BondVision, Reuters)
Maintenance of static data for external clients trading on ecommerce platforms
Regular maintenance of onboarding documents for internal users and external clients due to
the rapidly changing Fixed Income asset class
Established a strong presence in the team, and developed a good understanding of the job
priorities and requirements quickly. Able to work under high pressure, yet deliver
consistently.
Responsible for delivering a delivering and implementing a flexible workforce project
initiative in 2010
Delivered several training programmes to new team members effectively
Involved in multiple ad-hoc projects within Fixed Income ecommerce space (eg) additional
product take-ons on Bloomberg, application migrations, and coordinating usage of new tools.
DBS Bank Pte Ltd (Aug 2006 to Aug 2007)
Customer Service Officer
3. Delivered excellent customer service experience by providing accurate, relevant and timely
information on Banking products and services, resolving customers’ queries and problems
effectively and efficiently in a call centre environment (Credit cards & Cashline)
Accountable for achieving the highest standard of service delivered to existing and or
potential customers; cultivating customer value through offering quality product and services
Maintaining key performance indicators at targeted levels consistently
Awarded monthly performance awards for 8 consecutive months since November
Awarded Kelly Services Bronze Award for performance
Skills and Expertise
Derivatives
Interest Rate Derivatives
Trading Systems
Fixed Income
NDFs
Credit Derivatives
Capital Markets
Investment Banking
Middle Office
Financial Markets
Equity Derivatives
Swaps
Equities
Options
Client Services
Team Leadership
Markitwire
Summit
Bloomberg
Tradeweb
MarketAxess
Education
National University of Singapore, Faculty of Building
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Building Science and Management, May 2006
Pennsylvania State University
Exchange Student from January 2005 to June 2005
Catholic Junior College
Completion of GCE ‘A’ Level with good credits in Mathematics C, Physics and Economics
Saint Josephs Institution
Completion of GCE ‘O’ Level with good credits
Co-Curricular Activities
4. National University of Singapore (2002 – 2006)
EXCO position in faculty club and society (2004)
Member of Sports Committee & EXCO position in Freshmen Orientation Committee (2003)
Faculty Year Leader
Participated in Interfaculty Soccer, Hockey, Sepak Takraw
Catholic Junior College (1998– 1999)
Member of the College’s Hockey Team and the Audio Visual Aids Club
Participated in Inter-house Group Events such as Soccer and Volleyball Competitions
Saint Josephs Institution (1994 – 1997)
Assigned leadership position as a Staff Sergeant in school’s NCC(Air)
Member of the school’s Hockey Team
Language Fluent in written and spoken English & Malay
Basic knowledge of written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin)
IT Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc)
Proficient in Macromedia Director and Adobe Photoshop etc.
Referees Jeannie Wee (Team Manager, Barclays Capital)
Mobile: 9299 6431
Dahlina Dahalan (Deputy Team Manager, Barclays Capital)
Mobile: 9152 2804