Senior Associate, Trust Services (Contract)

IQ-EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ Singapore is seeking a trusts professional to provide high-quality administration across private family trusts. You will maintain client relationships with intermediaries, ensure regulatory compliance, and support periodic reviews and due diligence.

Join a global Investor Services leader offering comprehensive training, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to grow within private wealth and fiduciary services in Singapore.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private wealth, or related field.
• Qualification in Trust, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Secretarial, or related discipline; STEP qualification or active pursuit is advantageous.
• Good understanding of trust structures and Singapore regulatory requirements, with experience supporting trust portfolios accurately and compliantly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; Mandarin proficiency advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality trust administration support across a portfolio of private family trusts and underlying structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and intermediaries through responsive, professional, and effective communication.
• Ensure trust structures comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards.
• Complete periodic reviews, due diligence updates, and transaction monitoring activities accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Resolve administration issues, manage risk, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective portfolio management and business continuity during the maternity cover period.

Skills

Trust administration

Fiduciary services

Private wealth

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant degree (Trust / Legal / Accounting / Finance)

Job description

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Responsibilities (how We Will Measure Success)

• You'll deliver high-quality trust administration support across a portfolio of private family trusts and underlying structures.
• You'll build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries through responsive, professional, and effective communication.
• You'll ensure trust structures comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards.
• You'll complete periodic reviews, due diligence updates, and transaction monitoring activities accurately and within agreed timelines.
• You'll proactively resolve administration issues, manage risk appropriately, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective portfolio management and business continuity during the maternity cover period.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Support the administration of private family trusts and underlying companies in accordance with trust deeds, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Act as a contact point with professional intermediaries on trust administration matters.
• Prepare and process trust distributions, resolutions, minutes, agreements, and other trust administration documentation.
• Support the conducting of periodic reviews of trust structures and maintain accurate client records.
• Ensure client due diligence and KYC documentation remains current and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Liaise with banks, investment managers, brokers, lawyers, tax advisers, and other third parties regarding client matters.
• Coordinate the opening and maintenance of bank, investment, and brokerage accounts.
• Assist with risk, compliance, audit, and governance-related activities.
• Support other trust administration and operational projects as assigned.

Key competencies for position and level

• Good understanding of trust administration, fiduciary services, and private wealth structures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.

Key behaviours we expect to see

Role

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Take ownership of client matters and deliver work to a consistently high standard.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of trust administration.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

About you

Required Experience

• You have at least 2 years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private wealth, or a related field.
• You hold a qualification in Trust, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Secretarial, or a related discipline; STEP qualification or active pursuit of STEP is advantageous.
• You have a good understanding of trust structures and Singapore regulatory requirements, with experience supporting trust portfolios accurately and compliantly.
• You possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• You are a proactive team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Mandarin language proficiency is advantageous to support Mandarin-speaking clients.

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.