Investment Operations Associate

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Investment Operations Associate to manage transaction processing and provide operational support. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Finance, has 1-3 years of investment operations experience, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This role includes training teammates and enhancing service quality for clients.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in investment operations, fund administration, or portfolio support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generates insights and recommendations by addressing specific technical queries from clients.
• Resolves specific problems ensuring efficient service.
• Trains team members on day-to-day operations.
• Manages relationships with internal stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

Investment Operations Associate

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Job Summary

Performs processing, posting and clearing of transactions, payments and corporate actions to ensure correct, complete and timely position management for standard clients and processes. Performs control activities for standard clients and processes in accordance to required timelines.

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Generates insights and recommendations by addressing specific technical queries from clients and delivering appropriate solutions.
• Resolves specific problems within the team ensuring an efficient and high-quality service.
• Liaises within the team and department as well as with internal and external audit.

Additional Job Functions:

• Develops expertise within the team.
• Trains other team-members and new joiners on day-to-day operations and internal control matters.
• Validates and continuously improves controls and quality checks as part of the closing process and internal frameworks.
• Manages relationships with internal stakeholders, key business partners, asset managers, and custodians.

Business Accountabilities:

• Executes agreed correct, complete and timely service delivery.
• Trouble shoots standard operational day-to-day issues.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and business analyst to projects, internal initiatives and country-specific customer demands

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Preferred:

• 1–3 years in investment operations, fund administration, or portfolio support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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