Investment Operations Associate

IQ-EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental cover

Life assurance

25 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

IQ-EQ Singapore is seeking a candidate with 1–3 years in hedge funds or fund administration to provide middle and back‑office support. You will manage launches, oversee daily operations, perform reconciliations and calculate NAV estimates, while coordinating with prime brokers, custodians, trustees and fund administrators.

You should have solid MS Excel skills (VBA a plus), a relevant accounting/finance background, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hedge funds, asset management or fund administration experience.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and well organized.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; VBA is a plus.
• Bachelor-level studies in accounting/finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund and managed account launches and oversee daily operations.
• Perform trade reconciliations and calculate internal daily NAV estimates.
• Collaborate with Prime Brokers, Custodians, Trustees and Fund Administrators.
• Monitor hedging activities and ensure KYC/AML compliance.
• Assist auditors and contribute to financial reporting and regulatory filing.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Excel

VBA

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Statistics background

Business-related degree

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

The candidate will provide operational middle and back-office support including daily fund operations, trade settlement and business-related needs. The candidate will have opportunities to both learn and expand their knowledge of the operations workflow for hedge funds across different strategies, managed accounts and long only funds. This candidate reports to the Head of Operations – Public Markets.

The position would ideally suit a candidate who has 1-3 years’ experience in a small to mid-sized hedge fund and is seeking to move to the next level in their career.

The candidate is expected to have both experience and expertise in most of the following key duties in

Relation To Funds And Or Managed Accounts

• You'll manage fund and managed account launches, oversee daily operations, perform trade reconciliations, and calculate internal daily NAV estimates.
• You'll collaborate with key service providers, including Prime Brokers, Custodians, Trustees, Executing Brokers, and Fund Administrators, to support fund operations and client requirements.
• You'll monitor and execute monthly or intra-month hedging activities while ensuring compliance through KYC and AML checks.
• You'll assist auditors with the preparation of annual financial statements and support accurate financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• You'll prepare investor newsletters, marketing materials, and other project-related deliverables while contributing to ad hoc initiatives and short-term projects.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You have 1-3 years of experience in hedge funds, asset management, or fund administration, supported by relevant studies in accounting, finance, statistics, business, or a related field.
• You possess strong analytical skills, are detail-oriented and highly organized, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• You are proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with VBA knowledge considered an advantage.
• You are a self-starter who learns independently, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and maintains professional working habits.
• You work effectively as part of a small team, have experience in trade execution (preferred), and are willing to work Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, in accordance with the Japanese calendar.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.