Fund Operations Associate

MA Financial Group; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Taguig is looking for a Fund Operations Associate. This role involves key responsibilities in middle office functions, including settlements, trade support, and maintaining relationships with custodians and fund administrators. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years' experience in investment operations, strong attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

HMO from Day 1

Allowances

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in investment operations or middle office role.
• Strong settlements experience with multi-asset funds.
• Knowledge of investment life cycle is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform settlement functions across credit funds.
• Support investment teams with trade support and cash balance queries.
• Assist in preparing fund documentation and implementing data systems.

Skills

Proactive

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Fund Operations Associate
Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Setup: Onsite / Hybrid (1 day WFH)
Schedule: Regular Day Shift
Benefits: HMO from Day 1 plus allowances
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Division: Asset Management – Global Credit Solutions, Fund Operations

About MA Financial Group
MA Financial Group is an ASX-listed financial services firm specializing in asset management, lending, corporate advisory, and equities. Established in 2009, the firm has advised on transactions worth over $110 billion and currently manages $12 billion in assets. With offices across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, we operate with a global perspective and a strong local presence.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund Operations team supporting MA’s Global Credit Solutions business. As a Fund Operations Associate, you will be responsible for a variety of BAU ‘Middle Office’ functions while contributing to strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform settlement functions across credit funds, ensuring operational controls are met

• Support investment teams with trade support, portfolio positions, and cash balance queries

• Assist in the preparation of intercreditor agreements and other fund documentation

• Work on the implementation of a centralized data system and migration of credit funds to a new service provider

• Draft operational controls, procedures, checklists, and templates as needed

• Build and maintain internal and external relationships with investment teams, custodians, and fund administrators

• Support the administration and setup of new funds

• Participate in monthly SLA meetings with external service providers

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in an investment operations or middle office role

• Strong settlements experience and familiarity with key control processes

• Understanding of multi-asset funds, particularly fixed interest or credit products

• Experience with custodians and resolving settlement exceptions

• Knowledge of the investment life cycle

• Experience with WSO or fund accounting systems is an advantage

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Awareness of and adherence to risk management frameworks

Skills and Attributes

• Proactive, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to new projects and processes

• Strong attention to detail and process documentation skills

Join MA Financial Group and be part of a high-performing team driving operational excellence across our credit investment platform.