Investment Operations - Fund Pricing

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

Job summary

A prominent asset management firm in Malaysia is seeking a candidate for fund operations involving NAV calculations and pricing. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth in investment operations, requiring a finance-related degree and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Exposure to cross-functional projects

Supportive environment for professional growth

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in fund pricing, investment operations, or fund accounting.
• Familiar with NAV calculation principles and fund structures.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and ensure fund pricing accuracy.
• Validate pricing data and investigate discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding pricing issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Morningstar

InvestOne

Multifonds

Job description

• Exposure to end-to-end fund operations
• Be part of a supportive and structured environment

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 Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and ensure fund pricing is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Validate pricing data received from custodians, fund administrators, and pricing vendors, and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily fund holdings and ensure consistency between internal records and external sources.
• Monitor and apply corporate actions, market movements, and fund expenses in pricing calculations.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Fund Accounting, Portfolio Managers, Compliance) and external stakeholders (e.g. trustees, auditors, custodians) to resolve pricing-related issues.
• Assist with month-end processes, audit requests, and regulatory reporting relating to fund pricing and valuation.
• Maintain proper documentation of pricing methodologies, exception handling, and process improvements.
• Support system enhancement testing and participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) where relevant.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in fund pricing, investment operations, or fund accounting.
• Familiar with NAV calculation principles, financial instruments (e.g. equities, fixed income, derivatives), and fund structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to fund accounting or pricing platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Morningstar, InvestOne, or Multifonds) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable asset management firm with strong regional presence.
• Exposure to end-to-end fund operations and cross-functional projects.
• Supportive and structured environment for professional growth and learning.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.