Assistant Vice President, Investment Operations

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; In loco; SGD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LMA Recruitment Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced investment operations professional to oversee transaction processing, portfolio administration and controls within a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency and compliance, working with internal and external stakeholders. You will manage end-to-end trade processing, settlement, valuation and reconciliation; monitor regulatory adherence; drive process improvements; and coordinate with auditors and fund managers

Competenze

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or related field.
• CFA or other finance certifications would be an advantage.
• Experience in investment operations, administration or accounting is desirable.

Mansioni

• Oversee end-to-end investment transactions, trade execution, settlement, valuation and reconciliation.
• Monitor regulatory requirements, guidelines and internal policies.
• Review and improve operational procedures to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
• Manage investment account administration, new mandates and fund launches/closures.
• Coordinate with fund managers, custodians and external providers.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Formazione

Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Business

CFA or finance certifications (advantage)

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an experienced investment operations professional to oversee investment transaction activities, portfolio administration and operational controls. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and regulatory compliance of investment-related processes, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day investment operations, covering the end-to-end processing of investment transactions, trade execution, settlement, valuation and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor investment activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, investment guidelines and established operational policies.
• Review existing operational procedures and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, minimise operational risks and enhance overall efficiency.
• Oversee investment account administration, including portfolio account setup, fund manager transitions and onboarding of new investment mandates.
• Coordinate fund-related activities such as new fund launches, fund closures, portfolio switches and other investment operational initiatives.
• Participate in business improvement projects, system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), while supporting management and business stakeholders on ad hoc requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal investment teams, product specialists, external fund managers, custodians and other service providers.
• Coordinate with external auditors on investment operations reviews, financial reporting and audit-related matters, ensuring timely resolution of queries and findings.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in investment operations, investment administration or investment accounting, preferably within the insurance, asset management or financial services sector.
• Familiarity with Singapore's regulatory framework governing investment activities, including relevant MAS regulations and securities legislation.
• Good understanding of various investment products and asset classes, including equities, fixed income, alternative investments and derivatives.
• Experience in investment transaction processing, fund administration, portfolio valuation and reconciliation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across different business functions.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA or other relevant finance certifications would be an advantage.

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