Who we are looking for
This is a mid level management role within the Trust Service Business Unit of State Street Trust (SG) Limited. The position interacts with all levels of professionals both internally and externally and with senior level executives of State Street. Therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of managing robust trustee monitoring programs covering a range of trust administration services.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
The following aspects of this role are indicative only and in no way limits the organisation in allocating additional and or alternative accountabilities (specific tasks, projects or related activities) to the employee, within the scope of the employee’s level of competence, experience, knowledge and qualification.
What you will be responsible for
As a Trust Manager, you will
- Carry out regular fund review and monitoring programs and report findings based on the established internal policies and guidelines
- Monitor fund’s compliance with the relevant investment restriction and borrowing power limits, ensure breaches are promptly logged and resolution actions are properly tracked and recorded
- Review fund’s constitutive documents, including prospectuses, trust deeds and operating procedures, and highlight any issues from a trustee operational perspective
- Maintain fiduciary documents in accordance to the established guidelines and procedures
- Work with the relevant teams in custody, fund accounting, transfer agency and analytics in the process of conducting oversight duties of the fund
- Manage the account opening process and timelines with financial institutions
- Assist in projects as required and contribute to the business objectives of the trust department
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Detail-oriented mindset
- A sense of accountability and strong governance mindset
- Ability to keep abreast of relevant regulatory and fund industry developments
- Excellent ability to multi-task and strong administrative, organizational, planning and co-ordination skills
- An aptitude for influencing and effectively communicating ideas to team members, senior management, and clients
- Proactive and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A polished, professional outlook and manner
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Candidate must have a university degree (accounting, business, finance or economics)
- A least 4 years of solid experience in administering collective investment schemes, especially in fund compliance and trust administration
- Deep understanding of fund related regulations and guidelines
- Good working knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
