Junior Associate Director, Nexus, Regulatory Reporting

MUFG Investor Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Associate Director for Regulatory Reporting. This role involves liaising with clients, preparing regulatory deliverables, and ensuring all processes meet operational standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and regulatory reporting. Join a vibrant team that values innovation and provides hybrid work options for a distinct career path.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting.
• Strong understanding of fund administration industry.
• Advanced knowledge of financial instruments like equities, bonds, and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and vendors for operational assistance.
• Prepare and review regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Ensure processes comply with operational procedures and relevant controls.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory reporting

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, or related fields

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Investran

Confluence

Job description

Junior Associate Director, Nexus, Regulatory Reporting

Experience something Brilliantly Different with a career with MUFG Investor Services.

Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group family, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, asset services, banking, and fund financing.

We’re in 14 global locations and provide an exceptional hub of Brilliantly Different talent to thrive.

Job Description

• Liaise with investment managers/clients and vendors for day-to-day operational assistance.
• Prepare or co-ordinate and review all client regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting deliverables and associated reports as required.
• Work with internal teams, such as Client Operations, Investor Operations and Client Integration etc., to ensure all internal and external deliverables are met.
• Assist in developing and improving regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting processes and checklists.
• Assist with department resource planning and staff allocation.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with clients and vendors.
• Develop an understanding of the regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting environment.
• Process and maintain investor classifications and validations of self-certification forms (FATCA).
• Ensure all processes are performed in accordance with operational procedures and controls and all relevant checklists are completed.
• Keep up to date with and apply applicable regulations and accounting standards/jurisdiction requirements.
• Prepare and review regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting workings and reports.
• Respond to various stakeholder queries in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Support junior members of the team and provide on-the-job training as necessary.
• Take on ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum bachelor\'s degree with a concentration in finance, accounting, mathematics / FATCA&CRS reporting or related fields.
• Professional qualification in ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or CFA desirable. (Reg)
• Have 3-5 years’ experience in a regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting role.
• Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word is essential
• Broad understanding of fund administration industry.
• Experience with accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi. Mantra would be beneficial but not necessary. (Reg)
• Experience with shareholder software Investran or Mantra would be beneficial but not necessary (FATCA)
• Experience with regulatory reporting software Confluence, AQ Metrics, Workiva, Axioma etc. would be beneficial but not necessary. (Reg)
• Advanced knowledge/understanding of characteristics of various financial instruments such as equities, bonds, bank debt, derivatives (Reg)
• Knowledge of regulatory/FATCA&CRS reporting environment desirable:
  • AIFMD – Annex IV
  • Form PF
  • Form CPO PQR
  • Open Protocol
  • CBI monthly and quarterly returns
  • CSSF/BCL monthly and quarterly returns
  • BMA monthly and quarterly returns
  • 1099 reporting
  • Form 13F
  • Investor Transparency reporting
  • Solvency II reporting
  • Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
  • Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
  • CRS Compliance From

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.