Our client is an asset management and advisory group headquartered in Singapore. They are seeking an experienced, efficient, and reliable individual to head the Operations/Administration function, reporting to the Managing Director/Founder.
The role will be home-based. You may work from anywhere in Malaysia during Singapore working hours, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Companies & Funds: Support documentation of new incorporations and fund establishments; support ongoing company and fund maintenance; review subscription and redemption agreements; maintain books & records for companies & funds; manage fund subscription and redemption; coordinate Board and Investment Committee meetings, minutes, and resolutions; handle annual corporate secretarial updates.
- Banks & Brokerages: Support the Manager in maintaining accounts with banks and brokerages, including opening accounts, responding to bank queries, and preparing regular reviews.
- Information Technology: Oversee IT providers to implement security features and backups, and maintain websites.
- Commercial: Manage purchase and sale of real assets, maintain inventory lists, and oversee valuations.
- Customer Due Diligence: Support new client onboarding and existing client reviews of KYC/AML/CFT/SOW/SOF; review transactional flows based on risk levels and assessments.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to regulators (e.g., MAS, CIMA, BVIFSC) and authorities (e.g., CRS, FATCA, ES).
- Risk Management: Develop, maintain, update, and ensure adherence to a comprehensive risk management framework that incorporates regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Continuously monitor regulatory updates, assess potential risks, and implement proactive strategies to ensure operational resilience and excellence.
- Training: Conduct internal compliance training and oversee staff training schedules.
Candidate Qualities & Qualifications:
- Experience in the operational administration of companies.
- Diploma or Degree in Business or Accounting.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in Administration and Operations; experience in Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit is a bonus.
- Meticulous, accurate, and attentive to detail.
- Proactive in anticipating, troubleshooting, overcoming, and escalating client and product needs/issues.
- Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and assist others.
- High sense of urgency and good time management skills to prioritize tasks.