Senior Associate, Genesis, Portfolio Operations

MUFG Investor Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset servicing firm is seeking a Senior Associate to oversee reconciliation operations and maintain cash ledgers for client teams. The role requires a deep understanding of investment fund structures and strong accounting knowledge. Candidates should ideally possess relevant experience in investor services and be proficient in reconciliation tools and Excel. This position offers a hybrid working model and attractive compensation packages, including medical insurance and professional development support.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Pension scheme

Gym membership assistance

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within investor services, private equity, or asset management.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and capital transaction movements.
• Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee reconciliation technology.
• Review reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Engage in suggesting efficiency improvements.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work autonomously

Understanding of security transactions

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Math, Business Studies, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Reconciliation tools

VBA

SQL

Job description

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle‑office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work‑life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution.

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Job Description

The Senior Associate will operate and oversee reconciliation and review technology to deliver a full reconciled cash ledger to client operations teams as well as other agreed services which may be required in the future in the growth of the team.

The Senior Associate will have a strong understanding of the structures and types of products within a private investment fund as well as strong accounting knowledge for the double entry and booking of transactions through the accounting system. Ideally the candidate will be a self‑starter and also have a keen interest in learning new technologies and skills.

For this role you may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate, ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Senior Associate will likely be the lead for multiple client collection accounts belonging to a Client Delivery team as well as having the ability to assist across other workstreams where necessary for coverage. The candidate would also be responsible for knowledge transfer and training to new joiners.

• Ensure client transaction processing is complete, booked correctly & backup evidence is accurate.
• Review reconciliations prepared by other members of the team where necessary to maintain flow of workloads and coverage across the wider team.
• Operate and oversee in‑house reconciliation technology as well as being involved in internal discussions for improvements and automations.
• Ensure to engage in suggesting ideas and efficiency improvements to the process framework.
• Liaise with other Investor and Client delivery teams within MFS in other locations.
• Ensure accuracy at all times and ensure SLA deadlines are met and strictly adhered to.
• Support the new account migration processes.
• Involvement in projects and managing change.
• Oversight of reconciliation and data transmission technology.
• Escalate issues appropriately as and when needed.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Math, Business Studies, Economics, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Candidates must have relevant experience within the investor services, private equity or asset management industry.
• Understanding of security transactions and investment fund structures.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and capital transaction movements.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, possessing strong problem solving skills.
• Experience with reconciliation tools or technology, a portfolio management system or an investment accounting general ledger, such as Investran, Geneva, Mantra or Yardi.
• Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot table and functions e.g. TEXT, LOOKUP, MATH, IF, would be useful.
• Intermediate knowledge of VBA, SQL or any programming knowledge would be an advantage.

Additional Information

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

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