Operations Analyst

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional investment management firm is seeking an Operations Analyst for a contract role in Singapore to support a major operational migration initiative. The successful candidate will analyze and reconcile operational data, design test scenarios, and ensure operational readiness. Key qualifications include a degree in Business or Finance and at least 5 years of experience in the asset management industry. Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations within the asset management industry.
• Strong understanding of front‑to‑back trade lifecycle processes.
• Proven experience in data analysis and operational change.

Responsibilities

• Support business and data migration activities.
• Perform data analysis, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Design test scenarios and execute testing.

Skills

Data analysis

Operational controls

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Role Overview

This contract role supports a major operational migration initiative within a regional investment management environment. The Operations Analyst will work as part of a project team responsible for transitioning operational and data activities from an existing setup to a new service provider. The role focuses on analysing, cleansing, validating, and reconciling operational data while helping to define future‑state processes and ensure operational readiness for a new operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business and data migration activities across transactional, market, reporting, and reference data domains.
• Perform detailed data analysis, cleansing, standardisation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Design and execute test scenarios and scripts covering operational workflows such as trades, corporate actions, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support UAT, model office, and pilot testing phases, including issue identification, validation, and resolution tracking.
• Conduct as‑is and to‑be process analysis, developing future‑state process maps and standard operating procedures.
• Gather and validate requirements from business stakeholders using structured analysis approaches.
• Liaise with service providers to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and ensure operational alignment.
• Provide ad‑hoc analytical and documentation support to project workstreams as required.

Key Requirements

• Must‑have:
  • Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations within the asset management industry.
  • Strong understanding of front‑to‑back trade lifecycle processes and operational controls.
  • Proven experience in data analysis, reconciliation, and operational change or migration initiatives.
  • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively within small, collaborative teams.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Nice‑to‑have:
  • Exposure to investment accounting or portfolio management platforms.
  • Knowledge of basic programming or scripting (e.g. R or Python) for data analysis.
  • Experience documenting processes using standard notations and supporting future operating model design.

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, please send your application to [e-mail].

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.