Operations Analyst

PILGRIM PARTNERS ASIA (PTE.) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance is seeking a team-oriented candidate for an operations role, supporting traders throughout the trade lifecycle. The role requires proficiency in Excel, VBA, and an analytical mindset to manage various operational tasks including client servicing and reporting. This position offers significant learning opportunities and challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Excel including VBA is required.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and C# is useful.
• Candidate should be analytical and meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Support traders in the entire trade lifecycle.
• Monitor settlements and resolve issues with brokers.
• Prepare monthly performance and investor reports.
• Assist in onboarding clients and tracking subscription details.

Skills

Excel including VBA

Python

R

Java

C#

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The candidate should be a team player, yet able to function independently. He or she should be self-motivated, possess initiative, and be able to work under pressure.

The candidate should preferably possess in-depth knowledge of Excel including VBA. A working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and C# is also useful. He/She should be analytical and meticulous, with an eye for detail to process tasks accurately.

The candidate will be required to perform some of the following functions, depending on the company’s needs and the candidate’s aptitude and abilities:

Operations

• The scope to learn in this role will be significant as this is a front-to-back operations role, supporting traders in the entire trade lifecycle. Due to the technical nature of the fund, there is a large emphasis on straight-through processing and improving existing processes.

• Duties include monitoring settlements, liaising with brokers & counterparts to resolve settlement issues, reconciliations – cash, trade, and position, static data management, daily reporting, ad-hoc query investigation, and project work as required for portfolio managers’ dashboards and working spreadsheets for portfolio management and analysis.

• Work with third-party service providers such as custodians, fund administrators, brokers, and other external parties on all fund operational matters.

• Assist in setting up databases/operational systems for new fund launches.

Client Servicing

• Onboarding clients.

• Assist fund managers in tracking all subscription details and monies.

• Preliminary assessment of investors’ backgrounds and sources of funds to flag suspicious accounts or high-risk investors.

• Liaise with Fund Administrators on all subscription, redemption matters, and other fund-related queries.

• Preparation of monthly performance reports and investors’ reports.

• Update fund performances on various Alternative Investments databases.

• Handle queries from potential individual/corporate investors.