Investment Operation Services

Crisil; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced Middle Office Operations Support professional to join their team in Pune, India. This role involves ensuring data integrity for IABOR operations, performing quality checks on data, and supporting the oversight of service providers. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in the asset management industry, strong knowledge of fund accounting, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Middle Office/Operations in Asset Management.
• Strong understanding of asset management and fund accounting operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on pricing, transaction, and position data.
• Investigate and resolve data issues between Aladdin and IABOR.
• Support new projects and facilitate process improvements.

Skills

Middle Office Operations

Asset Management

Team Management

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Business/Finance or related disciplines

Tools

Aladdin

Job description

This role is to support a Singapore based asset management firm in the middle office operations. The shortlisted candidate will be based out of Crisil Pune office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The IABOR Servicing Team is responsible for ensuring data integrity of IABOR data. This role will work closely with our middle office service provider to ensure pricing, transaction and position data generated out from middle office service provider IABOR is accurate for downstream usage and reporting.

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly quality check (QC) check on IABOR pricing, transaction and position data across all Local Business Units (LBUs)
• Investigate and resolve data breaks or mismatches between Aladdin and IABOR
• Design and implement exception reporting and escalation procedure
• Perform validation and reasonableness check on invoices received from our service providers and vendors to ensure accuracy and contractual compliance prior to raising payment for processing
• Provide oversight and act as the first point of escalation for all matters within IABOR Servicing Team
• Independently manage and resolve issues and escalations by stakeholders, including but not limited LBU Operations and middle office service provider
• Support new transition activities, new instruments/ markets and other ad hoc projects as required
• Act as subject matter expert for any projects/ new processes that rely upon or affect new product development
• Keep abreast of market updates and drive process changes within IABOR Servicing Team
• Proactive management of risks and controls. Work closely with IABOR Servicing Team lead to ensure an effective control environment robust
• Continual review and improvement in workflows, systems and processes through automation, innovation and adoption of new technologies

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5-10 years of experience working in Middle Office/ Operations in the Asset Management industry
• Degree in Business/Finance or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of asset management and fund accounting (FA) operations
• Experience in using Aladdin preferred
• Prior experience in managing outsourced service provider
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill to document process, communicate with stakeholders and share best practices
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong attention to detail
• High drive with a can-do attitude
• A methodical thinker who will challenge and propose process enhancements
• A good team player who collaborates and act as strategic partners to our internal and external counterparts
• Strategic and big picture thinking
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adhere to variable deadlines.