Investment Operations - Corporate Accounting

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

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Malaysia is seeking an individual for a critical role in investment operations. This position involves monitoring corporate actions and processing entitlements, offering structured learning and exposure to diverse asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured learning and development support

Exposure to full corporate actions lifecycle

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in investment operations, securities processing, or custody operations.
• Strong understanding of global corporate actions and their impact.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track corporate actions across portfolios.
• Validate notifications and assess impact on portfolios.
• Ensure timely capture of voluntary and mandatory events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Market data feeds

Custodian platforms

Job description

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic investment environment
• Structured learning and development

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

• Monitor and track corporate actions (e.g. dividends, stock splits, rights issues, mergers, redemptions) across all portfolios.
• Validate notifications received from custodians or vendors and assess relevance and impact on portfolios.
• Ensure timely capture of all voluntary and mandatory events, coordinating with Fund Managers and custodians to capture elections when required.
• Process corporate action entitlements in portfolio accounting systems accurately and in line with cut-off times.
• Reconcile corporate action positions and entitlements against custodian and fund manager records.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, manage exceptions, and escalate unresolved issues as needed.
• Maintain audit trails and supporting documentation for all actions processed.
• Assist in system testing, process improvements, and documentation updates to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the audit and reporting requirements relating to corporate actions and portfolio events.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 1 year of relevant experience in investment operations, securities processing, or custody operations.
• Strong understanding of global corporate actions and their impact on portfolio valuation and accounting.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems, market data feeds, and custodian platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams with strong communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to the full corporate actions lifecycle across diverse asset classes and markets.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic investment environment with experienced professionals.
• Structured learning and development support with cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits with career progression opportunities.