Global Trade Operations Specialist – Middle Office

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking an experienced Trade Support professional to join our Investment Operations team in the Philippines. The role focuses on day-to-day operational support, reconciliations, and timely settlements across global markets.

You will partner with Front Office, custodians and internal teams, apply strong analytical skills, and contribute to process improvements and risk management while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Trade Support, Middle Office, Investment Operations, Cash Management or Fund Accounting.
• Investment certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of securities such as Equities, Bonds, FX and Time Deposits.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operational support (FX transactions, fund transfers, cash projections, reconciliations).
• Communicate effectively with Front Office, partners, custodians and vendors to ensure timely settlements.
• Investigate overdrafts or breaks raised by Front Office or internal teams and resolve them.
• Highlight positions and cash reconciliations and resolve related breaks.
• Manage risks including operational, reputational and settlement risk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Diplomacy and tact

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Investment certification (advantage)

Tools

Bloomberg

Aladdin

SimCorp Dimension

Custodian portals

Job description

Manulife is seeking an experienced Trade Support professional to join our Investment Operations team in the Philippines. The role focuses on day-to-day operational support, reconciliations, and timely settlements across global markets.

You will partner with Front Office, custodians and internal teams, apply strong analytical skills, and contribute to process improvements and risk management while mentoring junior staff.