Wealth Middle Office Analyst — Trade & Settlements

Manulife Financial; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial in the Philippines is seeking a Trade Support professional to deepen expertise across trade matching, settlements, and cash management while collaborating with front office teams, brokers, custodians, and investment specialists.

You will handle day-to-day operations, resolve queries, and contribute to process improvements in a hybrid, night-shift environment, with opportunities to grow within a global financial services organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Trade Support, Middle Office, Investment Operations, or Fund Accounting.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, trade lifecycle, settlements, and cash management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Amenable to a hybrid work arrangement and fixed night shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support across trade matching, settlements, post-settlement activities, and cash management processes.
• Investigate and resolve trade and cash-related queries raised by Portfolio Managers, Traders, Brokers, Custodians, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and proactively manage operational, settlement, and reputational risks while ensuring adherence to established controls and procedures.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and root cause analysis to drive operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with onshore and offshore partners, while supporting cross-skilling and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business discipline

Job description

Manulife Financial in the Philippines is seeking a Trade Support professional to deepen expertise across trade matching, settlements, and cash management while collaborating with front office teams, brokers, custodians, and investment specialists.

You will handle day-to-day operations, resolve queries, and contribute to process improvements in a hybrid, night-shift environment, with opportunities to grow within a global financial services organization.