Associate/Senior Associate (12 months contract), Public Market Cash (Front Office Support)

Temasek; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join the Public Markets Cash team in a Front Office Support capacity. You will help execute and optimize cash equity and delta-one workflows across markets, with exposure to trading lifecycle from pre-trade to post-trade.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data analytics and automation, including AI applications, working with traders and tech partners to simplify workflows, enhance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in front office, middle office, trading support or investment ops.
• Strong interest in financial markets, trading and technology.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Strong knowledge of PMS/OMS or other front-office trading platforms.
• Excel expertise with VBA/macros and Power Query for automation.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL or equivalent scripting languages.
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI for analytics and reporting is a plus.
• Interest in applying AI tools to financial workflows and automation.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions and partner across functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-trade workflows to support the desk.
• Coordinate trade logistics with Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Tech.
• Run pre-trade simulations and resolve trading blocks with relevant stakeholders.
• Support onboarding for new securities, markets and counterparties.
• Assist with trade booking, data enrichment, and end-of-day execution summaries.
• Monitor corporate actions and other operational requirements for live positions.
• Support basket and portfolio trading workflows and related logistics.

Skills

Front Office Trading Support

Data Analytics

Automation

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel VBA/macros

Tools

PMS/OMS

Bloomberg

FactSet

Capital IQ

Job description

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg

For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg

For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026

Introduction

We are seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join Temasek’s Public Markets Cash team in a Front Office Support role, supporting and strengthening our global execution capabilities.

The Public Markets Cash team is part of the Investment Group and is responsible for the execution of Temasek’s cash equity and listed delta-one positions across global markets. The role provides broad exposure to the investment and trading process, including how instruments such as single stocks, baskets, ETFs and futures are traded and managed across their lifecycle.

Beyond supporting day-to-day trading activities, the role will have a strong focus onprocess improvement, data analytics, automation and the practical application of AI. The successful candidate will work closely with traders and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual touchpoints and develop scalable solutions that improve the effectiveness of the trading platform.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset and a keen interest in markets, technology and process improvement. He/she should be comfortable working across different functions, translating business requirements into practical solutions, and experimenting with new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate pre- and post-trade workflows to support the trading desk.
• Coordinate trade logistics with internal stakeholders including Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Technology.
• Run pre-trade simulations and work with Compliance and relevant stakeholders to investigate and resolve trading blocks.
• Support onboarding and readiness for new securities, markets, counterparties, IPOs and other transactions.
• Assist with trade booking, data enrichment, execution tracking and preparation of end of day (EOD) execution summaries.
• Monitor relevant corporate actions and other operational requirements relating to live positions and trades.
• Support basket and portfolio trading workflows, including order preparation, validation and execution-related logistics.

Trading & Front Office Support

• Manage and coordinate pre- and post-trade workflows to support the trading desk.
• Coordinate trade logistics with internal stakeholders including Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Technology.
• Run pre-trade simulations and work with Compliance and relevant stakeholders to investigate and resolve trading blocks.
• Support onboarding and readiness for new securities, markets, counterparties, IPOs and other transactions.
• Assist with trade booking, data enrichment, execution tracking and preparation of end of day (EOD) execution summaries.
• Monitor relevant corporate actions and other operational requirements relating to live positions and trades.
• Support basket and portfolio trading workflows, including order preparation, validation and execution-related logistics.

Automation, AI & Workflow Enhancement

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive or manual trading and operational processes, improving efficiency, scalability and control.
• Support the development and enhancement of digital order workflows, including e-ticketing and basket order processes, to reduce manual touchpoints and improve straight-through processing.
• Explore and apply AI tools, including generative AI, to improve front-office workflows across areas such as data analysis, information extraction, reporting, workflow automation and knowledge management.
• Prototype and test new solutions and use cases, working with traders, Technology and other stakeholders to assess feasibility and business value.
• Translate front-office requirements into clear functional specifications and participate in UAT, implementation and ongoing enhancement of trading systems and tools.
• Document workflows, controls and SOPs associated with new or enhanced processes.

Data, Analytics & Trading Infrastructure

• Develop, maintain and enhance execution analytics, dashboards and management reporting.
• Maintain and improve existing trade blotters, EOD reporting tools and front-office datasets.
• Support the preparation and analysis of broker performance and broker voting, including methodology, data aggregation, reporting and process improvements.
• Develop tools and analytics that enable the team to spend more time on higher-value trading and investment activities.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Projects

• Work across Front Office, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Technology to deliver process and platform improvements.
• Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, helping ensure solutions address practical front-office requirements.
• Support trading platform upgrades, system implementations and other strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving the scalability, resilience and efficiency of the global trading platform.
• Proactively identify new technologies, tools and approaches that could improve how the desk operates.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a front office, middle office, trading support, investment operations, business analyst or similar role.
• Strong interest in financial markets, trading and technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into actionable insights.
• Good understanding of portfolio management systems (PMS), order management systems (OMS) or other front-office trading platforms.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, with exposure to VBA, macros, Power Query or similar automation tools.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL or equivalent.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools, including generative AI, and an interest in applying them to financial workflows, analytics and process automation.
• Ability to understand business processes, identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable taking ownership of projects from problem identification through implementation.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet or Capital IQ is a plus.

Company Overview

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg

For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg

For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026