Fund Operations Lead: Scalable NAV & Trade Processing

Ascend Asia Asset Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Asia Asset Management in Singapore is seeking an Operations Executive to strengthen fund operations, trade-cycle processing, and investor servicing with accuracy and timeliness. You will influence platform-level workflows and ensure scalable, compliant processes across multiple funds and distributors.

The role requires 4–7+ years in fund operations, familiarity with KYC/AML, and proficiency in Python, VBA, or SQL to drive automation and efficiency in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years in fund operations or asset management operations.
• Strong understanding of fund admin workflows, trade cycles, NAV processes, and distributor models.
• Experience with insurers, ILP platforms, or fund distributors is desirable.
• Proficiency with order management and fund accounting systems.
• Programming skills in Python, VBA, or SQL are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subscriptions, redemptions, switches, and transfers across funds.
• Coordinate with distribution partners to ensure accurate order intake and settlement.
• Manage platform-level volume coordination to maintain NAV accuracy.
• Maintain SOPs for high-volume fund flows.
• Support onboarding of insurance partners and platform distributors.
• Ensure MAS/regulatory governance and audit readiness.

Skills

Fund operations

Trade cycles

NAV processes

Cash reconciliation

Distributor relations

Python

VBA

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Systems

Tools

Order management systems

Fund accounting systems

Custody workflows

Job description

Ascend Asia Asset Management in Singapore is seeking an Operations Executive to strengthen fund operations, trade-cycle processing, and investor servicing with accuracy and timeliness. You will influence platform-level workflows and ensure scalable, compliant processes across multiple funds and distributors.

The role requires 4–7+ years in fund operations, familiarity with KYC/AML, and proficiency in Python, VBA, or SQL to drive automation and efficiency in a growth-focused environment.