Senior Investment Ops SME — Trade & Settlements (Hybrid)

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife in Manila is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Middle Office to serve as the SME for multiple investment operations functions, driving issue resolution and process improvements. The role partners with front office and custodians to ensure accurate, timely trade processing and controls.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and knowledge transfer to build team capability while supporting strategic change initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Trade Support, Middle Office, or Investment Operations.
• Advanced understanding of trade lifecycle management across multiple asset classes.
• Strong experience in settlements, cash management, term loans, reconciliations, and post-settlement activities.
• Experience in a controlled and risk-sensitive operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SME for assigned Investment Operations functions (Trade Matching, Settlements, Post-Settlement, Cash Management, Term Loans).
• Perform and oversee daily operational activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate and resolve complex trade, cash, and settlement exceptions with minimal risk.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Custodians, Brokers, Fund Managers, Auditors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Trade Support

Middle Office

Investment Operations

Regulatory & Control

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power Platform

VBA

Bloomberg

OMGEO CTM

Simcorp

Job description

Manulife in Manila is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Middle Office to serve as the SME for multiple investment operations functions, driving issue resolution and process improvements. The role partners with front office and custodians to ensure accurate, timely trade processing and controls.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and knowledge transfer to build team capability while supporting strategic change initiatives in a hybrid work environment.