Associate/Assistant Manager, Middle Office (1 Year Contract)

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary contact between front and back office on all operational matters relating to new businesses
• Advise business development team on operational processes, constraints, costs and other potential implications associated with the new product/fund/segregated account
• Ensure all operation activities within COO teams are complete and all required service providers engaged. Keep track of all operational issues raised by the COO teams / service providers to ensure that the fund / account can be launched / injected on time
• Support investment division by facilitating projects and requirements between front and back office
• Coordinate responses on funds’ document reviews, RFPs and tenders for the COO division
• Set up new cash accounts, custody markets, and trading accounts requested by front office and ensure proper closure on termination of funds/portfolios
• Perform due diligence and periodic review of brokers/counterparties/service providers as required
• Liaise with legal, compliance, and front office on the documentation required for account opening and work closely with custodians, counterparties and brokers to furnish required on-boarding documentation
• Addresses queries and facilitate requests from brokers/counterparties on KYC, SSI and authorised signatories lists matters
• Manage projects as assigned

Job requirements:

• Degree holder with 1 to 3 years of working experience in a similar role
• Good understanding of asset management industry and operational workflow
• Good understanding of trading account opening and KYC process
• Analytical and strong process improvement mindset
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills with internal and external groups
• Fast learner with the ability to think out of the box and provide solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Meticulous individual with strong follow up and multi-task skills
• Fresh grads are welcomed to apply

Other Information:

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