Associate Director, Client Data Team (Fund Accounting)

MUFG INVESTOR SERVICES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional for a fund administration role focusing on client onboarding and data management. Responsibilities include managing system setups and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in the fund administration industry, strong MS Excel skills, and keen attention to detail. Join a vibrant team promoting innovation and hybrid working conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Learning and development opportunities

Vibrant workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in fund administration, preferably in private markets.
• Experience in data management for investors or funds.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage setups and data implementation for new clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during onboarding processes.
• Ensure timely deliverables with adherence to quality standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert on internal systems.

Skills

Fund administration experience

Data management skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Yardi

Data analysis tools

Job description

MUFG INVESTOR SERVICES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

Job Description

To successfully execute the systems set ups and data implementation of new clients/funds to MUFG’s platform ensuring excellent client service and adherence to MUFG policies and procedures throughout.

• Manage all aspects of system and static data setups for new client onboarding and conversions.
• Plan and oversee all conversion activities liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of the systems setups throughout the onboarding process, ensuring productive rapport is established.
• Create the funds/clients in the appropriate systems based on the offering documents and best practices.
• For conversions, catch-up, system reinitialization and system reconfiguration, set up and load the latest fund NAV and share registry information to the applicable systems.
• Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to review NAV and Share registry data and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure all deliverables are on time and adhere to quality standards.
• Collaborate with other team members to create and maintain standard operating procedures for client and investor data setups.
• Assist in standardizing and simplifying processes for creating and maintaining client and investor data.
• Participate in multiple initiatives with Technology, Product and other stakeholders to digitize and automate the ingestion and maintenance of client and investor data.
• Participate in regular meetings with all fund launch stakeholders to review status and progress.
• Communicate Daily/Weekly/Monthly status and progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert on internal MUFG systems across traditional, hedge and private equity mandates.
• Provide expertise, direction, and leadership to members of the team.
• Perform and review internal accounting and shareholder service system set‑ups.
• Work well with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth on-boarding of new funds.
• Aid other organizational efforts / initiatives as required to support the roll out of new products and banking services.
• Ensure full compliance with ISAE/SOC standards relating to the onboarding or conversion of new funds.
• Ensure internal checklists are completed and signed off.
• Ad hoc tasks, as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience working in the fund administration industry (preferably from Private markets).
• Demonstrable experience working in data management in administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and Yardi.
• Familiar with data analysis querying tools/concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving and process improvement skills.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest‑growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next‑level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.