Manager, Investment Operation

Great Eastern Life; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Manager for Investment Operations in Kuala Lumpur. Your role will involve critical data management, ensuring integrity across investment systems, and leading a team in delivering accurate reports. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in finance or accounting, with significant experience in data analytics and management, aligning closely with organizational values.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years experience in data management and performance measurement.
• Expertise in data management and analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/VBA; SQL/Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing BAU support including data management.
• Monitor investment systems' job statistics and resolve data errors.
• Perform daily quality checks for data integrity.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analytics

Leadership

MS Excel

SQL

Python

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Investment Operation (250000IF)

Job Number:

250000IF

About the Job

The individual will be a key member of the team, responsible for providing ongoing BAU support, including data management, maintenance of SG’s Accounting Book of Records (ABOR), which serves as the golden source of data for Risk, Performance Measurement & Attribution Analysis, Investment Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, and Management Reporting. The role also includes maintenance of SG’s Investment Book of Records (IBOR) to complement ABOR.

• Monitor Investment Systems’ job statistics, resolve data errors, and handle process exceptions.
• Perform daily quality checks to ensure the consistency and integrity of data interfaced into GE’s Investment Systems.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of data to meet month-end closing deadlines.
• Enrich Eagle to capture LGI derivatives’ TnC.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements and ad-hoc projects.

We are looking for people who

• Hold a Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Have 3 to 8 years of experience in data management and/or performance measurement, attribution, reporting, and analysis. Preferably with relevant experience in asset management and/or sovereign wealth fund related industry.
• Possess expertise in data management and analytics, with an appreciation of how data is used for performance measurement, attribution, and risk.
• Are proficient in MS Excel/VBA; SQL/Python or other coding skills are strongly favored.
• Can work under pressure and tight timelines, and are comfortable adapting to changes.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, capable of leading projects, engaging with, and coaching team members.
• Align with the organization’s core values through expected behaviors.
• Exhibit high integrity, accountability, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Take initiative to improve current processes and embrace change.

How you succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in daily tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high integrity and accountability.
• Proactively drive improvements and adapt to change.
• Ensure business and regulatory compliance, implementing measures to mitigate risks.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, emerging threats, and technologies to identify and address potential risks proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With assets over S$100 billion and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions through three main channels: tied agency, bancassurance, and financial advisory via Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group operates in Indonesia and Brunei.

Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have held a financial strength rating of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, among the highest in Asia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is a leading asset manager in Southeast Asia.

Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, Singapore’s longest-established bank, founded in 1932. OCBC is the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets, rated Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by Fitch and S&P. Recognized for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is ranked among the World's Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

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