Investment Operations Analyst - Global Investment Management

Role Overview

Our client, a leading asset management firm based in Singapore, is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join their team. This position offers broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, involving key responsibilities across the trade lifecycle. The role involves supporting trade matching, settlements, reconciliations, custodian relationships, corporate action management, and cash handling within regional markets. Collaboration with teams across Singapore, Sydney, and other global offices is essential, supporting a follow-the-sun operational model.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate trade matching and settlement activities in APAC markets, including managing unresolved or failing trades.
• Coordinate with trading and operational staff to promptly resolve trade and settlement issues.
• Maintain and verify custodian settlement instructions and assist in managing custodian relationships.
• Conduct portfolio holdings, trade activity, and cash balance reconciliations; oversee performance of outsourced service providers.
• Support custody holdings verification, spendable cash confirmations, cash flow oversight, and other trade-related operational requests.
• Monitor both mandatory and voluntary corporate actions.
• Aid in new client account setups in partnership with internal teams and transition personnel.
• Validate third-party data accuracy and uphold governance standards within operational processes.
• Address queries from trading, compliance, operations, and client-facing teams.
• Participate in specialized projects and seek process enhancements within the investment operations department.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree holder in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in fund accounting, investment operations, trade support, settlements, or equivalent roles within investment management.
• Solid comprehension of the trade lifecycle, including post-trade procedures, settlements, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Charles River, DTCC CTM, GTSS, or other post-trade/operations software is advantageous.
• Experience with diverse asset classes including equities, fixed income, futures, swaps, foreign exchange, or credit securities.
• Strong analytical capability and solid grasp of financial accounting principles.
• Meticulous, well-organized, and adept at managing time-sensitive operational matters.
• Capable of working autonomously while maintaining effective communication with regional and global colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, custodians, and outsourced vendors.
• Proactive, motivated, and open to taking on expanded responsibilities within investment operations.

Additional Details

The role provides an opportunity to engage with multiple asset classes across the global investment operations landscape, emphasizing collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.