Senior Associate

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Operations Specialist to manage investor transactions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have a degree and at least 2 years of experience in Unit Trust or Funds operations, demonstrating strong communication skills and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include processing trades, documenting workflows, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Unit Trust operations or Funds operations.
• Proven ability to manage operational processes efficiently.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day operations, including investor transactions and dividend processing.
• Liaise with Counterparties and manage trade settlements.
• Document operations to maintain efficient workflows.

Skills

Operational mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Financial services knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Processing the day-to-day operations, including processing investor transactions, subscriptions, redemptions, transfers & dividend.
• Liaise with Counterparties / CPF Board / Agent Banks on settlement, reporting and reconciliation of trades.
• Compute and process trailer fees.
• Work with Marketing team and fund houses on account opening, fund onboarding and other AML/DDQ/Annual review documentation.
• Ensuring that the process complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
• Document the operation to ensure that consistent, efficient workflows are in place, yielding optimal productivity and performance.
• Addressing investor/TR inquiries and concerns related to operations.
• Perform and coordinate end to end (from trade execution to trade settlement) system testing for any changes.
• Handle administrative tasks, ad-hoc assignments and projects as assigned.
• Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of transactions and activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Min 2 years relevant in Unit trust operations, Funds operation.
• Strong operational mindset and background.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Good knowledge of financial services practices and associated regulatory requirements.
• Good knowledge of and adherence to the company's policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate effectively to the team and stakeholders in regular meetings and various projects/discussion, becoming a "valued partner" outside direct reporting line.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex situations with constructive solution identified for trouble shooting.

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