Fund Operations Analyst

FIRST PLUS ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial asset management firm in Singapore is seeking a Trade Operations Associate to manage day-to-day fund operations including trade execution and settlement, and maintain compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in Trade Operations and a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Trade Operations/Middle Office.
• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day operations of the fund.
• Responsible for execution of trades and settlement process.
• Review NAV and shareholder register reports.
• Support funds' audit and compliance operations.

Skills

Trade Operations

KYC Review

Fund NAV Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Job Description

• Complete day-to-day operations of the fund, including but not limited to:

1. Investor subscriptions and redemptions
2. Onboarding of trading accounts/cash accounts
3. Creation of payment instructions for bill payments
4. Monitor cash balance and daily transactions of the fund- Keep track of interest/principal payments received
5. Ensure Operation documents (Trading manual, Account list, Register of Members etc) are updated and kept up to date

• Responsible for the execution of trades and the entire settlement process for different asset classes, e.g., Equities, Fixed income, Asset-backed Securities, Derivatives, etc.
• Review NAV reports and Shareholder register reports issued by the fund administrators
• Support the funds’ audit and MAS annual declaration.
• Liaise with lawyer to get documents Certified True Copy
• Responsible for KYC review requests/procedures from counterparties
• Maintain good relationships and work closely with partners such as brokers, custodian, fund administrator and company secretary.
• Support other teams (Finance, Compliance etc) in company-related operations whenever necessary.

Requirement

• At least 2 years of experience in Trade Operations/Middle Office.
• Degree holder (Finance/Accounting/Business).

Attributes and skills

• Knowledge of Fund NAV review is a plus
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Able to work independently and takes accountabilityProficient in Microsoft Office
• Good working knowledge of financial products (equities, fixed income, etc.)