Finance Operations Specialist

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset management firm in Malaysia is seeking a financial operations professional to handle reconciliations and collaborate across various teams. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for career progression in a reputable investment environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or accounting, along with a strong understanding of financial instruments.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to various asset classes

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in financial operations.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and investment accounting principles.
• Experience with reconciliation tools or investment systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash, position, and transaction data.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks.
• Collaborate with middle office and external counterparties.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Eagle

Geneva

Job description

• Enhance your expertise in an Investment Industry
• Be part of a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent asset management firm headquartered in Malaysia, backed by a strategic partnership between a global financial services leader and a top regional banking group. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia, they offer a wide range of investment solutions and are committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals. The organisation fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous development within the fast-paced asset management industry.

Job Description

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash, position, and transaction data across custodian, fund administrator, and internal records.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks in a timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Collaborate with middle office, fund accounting, and external counterparties to ensure data alignment and proper exception management.
• Assist in the month-end close process by preparing reconciliation summaries and supporting documentation.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by maintaining proper records and responding to information requests.
• Work closely with technology teams to enhance reconciliation tools and automation workflows.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 1 or 2 years of experience in financial operations, preferably within an investment or asset management firm.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and investment accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with reconciliation tools or investment systems (e.g., BlackRock Aladdin, Eagle, Geneva) is a plus.
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams and external partners.

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to build expertise in a reputable investment environment.
• Collaborative and performance-driven culture.
• Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and operational workflows.
• Career progression opportunities within finance and operations functions.