Senior Finance Manager - Investment Bank

About the Client

Our client is a well-established investment bank operating across global equities, fixed income, derivatives trading, and wealth management sectors. As part of their expansion within the Southeast Asia region, they are looking to hire a Finance Manager / Senior Manager to join their finance team. This position offers significant involvement in regulatory reporting, capital adequacy oversight, and managing financial activities for multiple entities within a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end financial accounting and the monthly close for the Singapore trading entity, ensuring accuracy in trade-to-ledger integration, reconciliations, and rigorous balance sheet governance encompassing equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Oversee the daily tracking of MAS risk-based capital requirements and guarantee timely, precise submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Serve as a vital finance liaison for local, regional, and head office teams, facilitating consistent and high-quality financial reporting across various jurisdictions.
• Enhance internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational procedures to improve compliance, scalability, and risk mitigation for entities managed out of Singapore.
• Lead statutory reporting, coordinate audits and tax processes, and actively contribute to finance transformation initiatives and strategic projects aligned with evolving business and regulatory needs.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field; CPA certification achieved or actively pursued.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience gained from a Big Four accounting firm or regional/international financial institutions including banks, investment banks, or other CMS-regulated entities.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset, capable of working independently while promoting continuous process enhancements.
• Effective communication abilities including strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record of managing financial and statutory audits successfully.

Additional Information

Applicants should submit their CV referencing the job title. The recruitment is handled exclusively by Empower Partners Singapore. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for further steps.

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