Investment Surveillance Analyst (6-months contract, open to freshgrad)

ARGYLL SCOTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking an Investment Surveillance Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role involves monitoring portfolio activity using BlackRock Aladdin, performing compliance checks, and generating monitoring reports. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in investment monitoring and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of regulatory frameworks are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in investment monitoring, compliance, or portfolio analytics.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and investment guidelines.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as UCITS, MAS, or SEC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily investment activity across assigned portfolios.
• Perform compliance checks to ensure adherence to investment mandates.
• Generate and review portfolio monitoring reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

SQL

VBA

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Investment Surveillance Analyst with hands-on experience in BlackRock Aladdin to join our team on a 6-month contract. You will be responsible for monitoring portfolio activity, ensuring compliance with investment guidelines, and supporting portfolio managers with accurate, timely data from the Aladdin platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily investment activity across assigned portfolios using the Aladdin platform.
• Perform compliance checks to ensure adherence to investment mandates, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and review portfolio monitoring reports for performance, risk, and exposure.
• Investigate and resolve investment breaches or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Liaise with portfolio managers, risk, and compliance teams to address monitoring issues.
• Maintain accurate investment data and ensure consistency across systems.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, portfolio analysis, and project initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Proven working experience with BlackRock Aladdin (good to have).
• 2-5 years of experience in investment monitoring, compliance, or portfolio analytics within asset management, wealth management, or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, portfolio structures, and investment guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Excel; exposure to SQL, VBA, or other data tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as UCITS, MAS, or SEC.
• Experience with performance and risk metrics analysis.