Manager, Unit Trust Operations

Hong Leong Asset Management; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset management firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a qualified professional for a fund management position. Responsibilities include monitoring client onboarding processes, conducting compliance checks, and handling client queries. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, have at least 5 years of experience in fund operations, and exhibit strong skills in Microsoft Office. Proficiency in both English and Malay is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in fund management operations.
• Sound knowledge in unit trust operations and products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily processing of client onboarding and transaction submission.
• Conduct screening checks on client applications for compliance.
• Handle and resolve clients' queries and report issues.
• Perform annual review for AMLA screening and Client Risk Profiling assessment.
• Draft and update Standard Operating Policies & Procedures (SOPP).
• Perform User Acceptance Test (UAT) for system enhancements.
• Back-up unit trust processing such as Sales/Redemption.

Skills

Fund management operations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluent in English

Fluent in Malay

Education

Bachelor Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Management or equivalent

Job description

Hong Leong Asset Management – Damansara, Selangor

Monitor daily processing of client onboarding and transaction submission by the cut-off time on a daily basis.

Conduct screening checks on client applications to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Handle and resolve clients' queries and report the customer issues to the relevant parties.

Perform annual review for AMLA screening and Client Risk Profiling Form assessment.

Perform weekly checks on Accuity Compliance Link Screening tool.

Draft and update Standard Operating Policies & Procedures (SOPP) for Unit Trust.

Perform User Acceptance Test (UAT) for system enhancement and communicate the system issues in a timely manner.

Back-up unit trust processing, such as Sales/Redemption, EPF, etc.

Manage ad-hoc requests as assigned by the Management.

Job Requirements

Possess Bachelor Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Management or any equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of working experience in fund management operations.

Sound knowledge in unit trust operations and products.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Good interpersonal, leadership and people management skills.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Fluent in both spoken and written English and Malay.

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