Custody Operations Specialist - Freelance Project

Invisible Agency; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic agency in Malaysia seeks a Custody Operations Specialist who will play a crucial role in supporting onboarding processes. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and exceptional service to plan sponsors. Key responsibilities include asset transfer reconciliation, trade settlement for various funds, and maintaining client data. The ideal candidate possesses a strong numerical aptitude and is proficient with CRM and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Optimistic, flexible, creative, and results-driven.
• Strong understanding of mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs trading.
• Affinity for learning and problem-solving.
• Highly organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Review and record asset transfers in trust accounting system.
• Settle trades for mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs.
• Perform reconciliations of assets and cash activity.
• Coordinate transition of new plans onto the platform.
• Maintain client data within CRM systems.

Skills

Team-oriented

Creative

Results-driven

Strong aptitude for numbers

Proactive

Analytical

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Salesforce

Zendesk

Jira

Job description

Custody Operations Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

Malaysia

Custody Operations Specialist

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a Custody Operations Specialist! This role plays an integral part in supporting various processes that facilitate conversion plans that onboard to our client’s platform. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to enhance the onboarding experience, and provide exceptional service to plan sponsors.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Review and record cash and in‑kind asset transfers in the trust accounting system
• Work with sub‑custodians to settle trades from the point of booking, through settlement for mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs
• Perform reconciliations of invested assets and cash activity between the trust accounting system and sub‑custodian by specified deadlines
• Coordinate with Implementation Managers and Investment teams, to successfully transition new and conversion qualified plans onto the client’s platform
• Coordinate with receiving record keepers, to liquidate and transfer plan assets from the client’s platform
• Update, maintain, and review client data within CRM systems
• Ensure collaboration with all internal teams to meet expected timelines
• Support the creation and maintenance of written operating procedures related to assigned functions

REQUIREMENTS

The Necessities

• You're optimistic, flexible, creative, team‑oriented, results‑driven, and have the ability to effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders
• Possess a good understanding of how mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs trade and settle
• Possess a strong aptitude for numbers, and understanding of cash and traditional securities reconciliations
• Demonstrate an affinity for learning, creating, and iterating rapidly
• Proactive and analytical, able to problem‑solve and propose solutions
• Demonstrate a high degree of organization and dependability
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage client expectations

The Extras

• Experience with collaboration, project management, and CRM tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, Zendesk, and Jira
• General knowledge of ERISA rules and requirements, and experience with one or more compliance / record‑keeping systems (e.g. SunGard Relius, ASC, FIS)

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