Functional Investment Operations Business Analyst (12 mths)

Robert Half

  • Singapore
  • $9,000-12,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The CompanyOur client is a global consulting firm working with a global Investment Management Group. We are seeking a Functional Operations Business Analyst to join our client on a large-scale project. This is a 12 months contract with possibility of extension.The Functional Ops Business Analyst will report to the section head of the Operations team and will be responsible for managing the day to day activities of the trade & processing teams. You will also work with the Section Head on various operational responsibilities that may arise from time to time including ensuring the risk and controls assessment are carried out and updated for the Trade Processing-Cash Ops team.The Role
  • Supervising and directing the team to ensure timely execution of essential daily tasks in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Verifying and approving instructions processed by staff, including custodian instructions and Bloomberg AIM transactions
  • Monitoring and evaluating broker performance concerning back-office functions
  • Addressing escalated issues from various stakeholders, such as Banks, Finance, and Brokers
  • Reviewing security holdings reconciliation between Bloomberg AIM, Custodians, and IBOR
  • Providing guidance and support to staff in optimizing new workflows and processes
  • Facilitating asset transfer requests from Portfolio Managers/Clients
  • Representing the Settlement Team in BU migrations and new account onboarding projects, ensuring readiness for transitions
  • Reviewing current processes and controls, ensuring team members adhere to internal protocols
  • Supervising and directing the team to ensure timely execution of critical daily functions in compliance with procedures and guidelines
  • Reviewing and authorizing tasks performed by Cash Ops staff, including payment and remittance instructions, Spot FX, and FD instructions in custodian platforms.
  • Verifying instructions processed by staff in Bloomberg AIM for interface to downstream and service provider systems, if applicable
  • Reviewing cash reconciliation between Bloomberg AIM and custodian performed by Cash Ops staff, escalating issues as needed
  • Participating in group initiatives projects affecting cash operations, such as front office system changes and fund restructuring exercises
  • Addressing escalated issues from various stakeholders, including DMO/IBOR team, Custodians, Service Providers, Finance, and Brokers
  • Reviewing existing workflows and processes, collaborating with the IT team on streamlining and automation
Your Requirement
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Management, Banking and Finance or related
  • At least 10 years of experience in a similar role working in investment operations support of a fund management company or investment department of an insurance company.
  • Settlement knowledge of various investment instruments
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Strong initiative, able to multi-task and work under pressure
Apply TodayPlease send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number GO12953959, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 200612189E | EA Licence No.: 07C5595 | Gabriela De Brito Lopes Prestes Oxby EA Registration no.: 1989404By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.

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