Trading Operations Lead Specialist

Borr Drilling; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an experienced Lead Specialist to support both Portfolio Management and Trading teams. In a hybrid work environment, you will handle trade orders, collaborate with investment professionals, and ensure compliance and efficiency in trading operations. This role requires a strong background in equity and derivatives, as well as excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of related investment and trading operations experience.
• Proven expertise in equity, fixed income, and derivative securities.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare equity, fixed income, derivative and currency trade orders.
• Assist portfolio managers in order sizing and monitor holdings.
• Collaborate with departments to improve account setup and transitions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DTCC CTM

FX matching platforms

Job description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Using strong investment and operational knowledge to perform hybrid duties for both the Portfolio Specialist & Trading Support teams. Provides 24-hour coverage to the investment teams performing a specialized set of duties related to the portfolio management, order entry process, as well as trade date matching of all asset classes. Based on instruction from the portfolio management team, the Lead Specialist will create and prepare equity, fixed income, derivative and currency trade orders for the Trading department. Upon execution of orders, the Lead Specialist will liaise with our approved counterparties to match trade details on trade date. The role requires monitoring of significant upcoming cash flows and account transitions while assisting in the implementation of any instruction provided by the investment teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Use MFS Proprietary Global Modeling tool to create cash management equity program order baskets which facilitate raising or spending cash, bringing portfolios in-line with a model fund, or loading a quantitative solutions transaction model, based on specific instructions received from the Portfolio Manager.
2. Complete pre-trade workflow, including creating and modifying orders in the trading systems, navigating compliance reviews, and contributing to error checking.
3. Assist portfolio managers in order sizing and other support functions related to portfolio construction and order entry, following instructions.
4. Work with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to monitor holdings and ensure accurate implementation of investment opportunities.
5. Collaborate with departments across the firm, including global investment support and compliance, to improve processes related to account setup, transitions, security setup, and compliance tracking.
6. Deepen understanding of client guidelines, investment constraints, and related factors to support portfolio construction.
7. Represent the portfolio management team on investment technology and operations project teams to enhance workflow and technology efficiency.
8. Develop a solid understanding of the investment strategies, trading patterns, and workflows for designated investment teams to provide tailored support.

Additional Responsibilities

• Use DTCC CTM as the primary matching platform for confirming all daily trading activity, including Cash (Equity and Fixed Income) and Derivatives, ensuring Straight Through Processing.
• Familiarity with FX matching platforms like TradeNexus (GTSS) and electronic execution platforms such as Tradeweb, MarketAxess, Bloomberg EMSX, Virtu Wheel, FXALL, FXCONNECT is beneficial.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the financial services industry.
• 5-6+ years of related investment and trading operations experience.
• Proven expertise in equity, fixed income, and derivative securities.
• Significant knowledge of equity security types.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy.

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply—you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer: At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. We provide competitive benefits and family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated. If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond due to a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited. See the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document linked for your reference.