Trust Manager

IQ-EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Wellbeing & engagement programs

Annual leave 20 days

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an experienced Trust Administrator to join our Singapore team. You will administer private family trusts and related entities, liaise with clients and bankers, and ensure timely regulatory and compliance duties are met.

You will review trust structures, manage due diligence, and may serve as a Resident Manager or Director for Singapore client entities in the future, contributing to governance and client acceptance activities.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of trust administration or related experience.
• Strong understanding of trust, legal, financial, or corporate secretarial practices.
• Fluent in Mandarin for a Mandarin-speaking client portfolio in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Administer private family trusts and underlying companies accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders to support trust administration and account setup.
• Conduct periodic reviews of trust structures and due diligence for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor MAS statutory filing deadlines and regulatory obligations.
• Possibly serve as Resident Manager/Director for Singapore client entities in the future.

Skills

Mandarin

Trust administration

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Education

STEP or Accounting qualifications

Job 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 of6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictionsand have assets under administration (AUA) exceedingUS$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.

What you'll do

Responsibilities:

• You'll administer private family trusts and their underlying companies, ensuring all trust-related activities are managed accurately and efficiently.
• You'll liaise with clients and external stakeholders, including bankers, to support trust administration activities and establish bank, investment, and brokerage accounts.
• You'll conduct periodic reviews of trust structures and due diligence requirements to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• You'll monitor MAS statutory filing deadlines and help ensure all regulatory and compliance obligations are met in a timely manner.
• You'll be willing to serve as a Resident Manager and/or Director for Singapore client entities in the future, when required, and contribute to governance activities as a member of the Client Acceptance Committee.

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 & Engagement: Enjoy additional social benefits including a CHESS club, EAP support, and fitness program. Through regular business and team updates, morning teas, and fortnightly huddles, we create clarity on priorities and expectations, fostering strong engagement, connection, and a positive team culture
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 20 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Work alongside talented teammates across the region, collaborating both in person and remotely in a truly diverse team.
• 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 arrangementsrking arrangements

About you

Requirements:

• You have a minimum of five years of trust administration or related experience, with a strong understanding of trust, legal, financial, or corporate secretarial practices.
• You hold relevant professional qualifications in Trust, Legal, Financial, or Corporate Secretarial disciplines, with STEP or Accounting qualifications preferred.
• You possess a strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and related industry policies.
• You are a proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• You are fluent in spoken and written Mandarin, as this role supports and manages a Mandarin-speaking client portfolio in Hong Kong.

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 our6,500+ 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.