Investment Operations Associate - Transaction Services

CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Transaction Services Associate in Singapore. This role involves managing investment documentation and communication across various teams. Candidates must have 2-4 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and fluency in Mandarin. This position offers a dynamic working environment, focusing on client servicing and trade execution.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute with precision.
• Fluency in Mandarin required to liaise with Mandarin speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete subscription and redemption documentation for funds.
• Facilitate AML/KYC requirements for subscription and redemption transactions.
• Coordinate relevant communication between internal teams and clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Adaptability

Client servicing experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Firm Overview

Cambridge Associates ("CA") is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Position Overview

The Transaction Services Team is responsible for oversight, and execution of investment decisions for our EMEA and APAC clients. These clients fall within a spectrum of CA’s Advisory and Discretionary service offering. This includes maintaining close communication with the Portfolio Implementation Team, Treasury Operations, Investment Team and other internal teams such as legal and compliance, external investment managers, banks/custodians, attorneys, other relevant parties, as well as clients. This role is based in Singapore and will be responsible for trades in the EMEA and APAC region.

Specific responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to:

• Complete subscription and redemption documentation for funds across different asset classes (Long Only, Hedge Fund, and Private Investments) and track trade workflow
• Facilitate and navigate AML/KYC requirements for subscription and redemption transactions in close collaboration with the Client Information Management Team.
• Monitor client inboxes for actionable correspondence. Coordinate relevant communication (e.g. trade execution, corporate actions, etc.) between internal teams, investment managers and clients.
• Follow through the lifecycle of a trade in accordance with defined workflows in relation to each client’s service model
• Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Implementation Management and Treasury Operations teams to monitor client transactions.
• Proactively support client objectives through communication with internal teams and third-party service providers
• Maintain client information and work with the Portfolio Implementation Management team to ensure that it is up to date.
• Coordinate asset transfers between clients, custodians, and investment managers, maintaining account records.
• Utilize internal CA resources to support client activities.
• Maintain awareness of current investment themes and client interests.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related work experience preferred
• Experience with trade implementation/execution and settlement related processes would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute with precision
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and balance competing priorities
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a client servicing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
• Professional, focused, and disciplined approach to work responsibilities
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Fluency in Mandarin required to liaise with Mandarin speaking clients

All applications MUST include a resume and a cover letter for consideration.

Please apply directly to:

https://cambridgeassociates.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Cambridge_Associates/job/Singapore/Transaction-Services-Associate_JR0000031

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.