Total 12 operations engineer job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in Singapore (ASAP)

We are a prominent single-family office, seeking an Senior Investment Operations Analyst to join our team in Singapore to manage a diversified multi asset investment portfolio for the family.  We are looking for an experienced individual to support the team in the administration of funds, performance reporting and wider operational support. 

The Role

Our team is small, so you will need to be flexible, pragmatic and solutions oriented.  You will be responsible for investment administration, specifically investment performance reporting, investment execution and custodian management.  Main responsibilities include:

Investment Performance Reporting

·         Prepare standard monthly performance reports including collation of external investment manager reports and valuation statements.

·         Prepare quarterly performance reports, updating IRRs and multiples for illiquid funds.

·         Reconcile performance reports to custodian statements and management accounts.

·         Collate capital call/distribution notices and update illiquid funds records.  Reconcile outstanding commitments and capital call amounts to the actual notices.

·         Prepare monthly reconciliation of cash flows to investment movements.

·         Prepare ad-hoc performance analyses including asset class attribution and external benchmark comparisons.

·        Use of Bloomberg to acquire market or index data.

Investment Execution

·         Oversee the full trade life cycle and ensure the team is aligned for authorizations.

·         Follow through on investment decisions ensuring accurate and timely execution by brokers and custodians.

·         Coordinate investment execution, eg completing subscription forms, compiling KYC documentation and obtaining director signatures.

·         Liaise with the custodian to instruct investment subscription and ensure cash settlement.

·         Collate and review contract notes received directly from fund’s administrator and/or the custodian.

·        Manage transactions during the life of an investment, eg capital calls.

Custodian Management

·         Liaise with the custodian to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data on investments, including valuations, for group financial reporting.

·         Review data input in the custodian’s custody/reporting system.

·        Reconcile fees charged by the custodian.

General

·         Drive management of large BAU items such as reporting and taking ownership of delivery timelines.

·         Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and training of juniors.

·         Take initiative to lead and drive projects, improving operational efficiency and investment reporting.

·         Liaise with members of the CFO team, auditors and administrators for the year end audit.

·         Liaise with Head of Internal Audit and external auditors to support internal audit of investment activities.

·         Develop and maintain positive working relationships across the company and other family office entities.

·         Commit to developing yourself within your role, undergoing training where necessary.

·        Proactively promote and maintain high standards at work – taking the initiative to resolve and/or draw attention to areas that don’t meet required standards or any issues that arise.

Qualifications/Experience

·         Strong academic background with demonstrated analytical capabilities, detail orientated and excellent written and oral communication skills. These capabilities will be tested during the recruitment process.

·         Strong candidates will be undertaking or have completed further professional studies (for example CISI IOC).

·         Advanced excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

·         Experience with Solovis would be helpful, but is not essential.

·        Experience of private markets would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Attributes

·         We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the core values of the family office, someone who takes pride in using their initiative, in being flexible and agile in times of change and who demonstrates integrity and loyalty to the family, our colleagues and our stakeholders.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills are critical.  The right candidate will work well alongside both their London-based investment colleagues and also their Singapore-based family office colleagues to deliver the best possible service to the family.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• CPF Contributions.
• Wellbeing flex fund.
• Hospital & Surgical Cover.
• Dental Insurance.
• Personal Accident Cover.
• Outpatient Clinical Insurance.
• Life assurance.
• 23 days holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• Campus perks - free barista coffee and lunch.
• Learning & Development allowance.

• Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. 
• Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study
• Intern 1 – completion of first year of qualified study

Primary Function of Position

The Senior Analyst works closely with marketing and sales leadership to perform detailed analyses for the commercial organization and proactively provides strategic insights and guidance to senior executives. There is significant interaction with commercial executives as well as cross-functional work across commercial finance, training, marketing, and our Asia sales operations teams. This is a highly analytical role involving the manipulation of large data sets, requires a keen understanding of sales and marketing concepts, and the ability to communicate and develop meaningful work relationships with multiple executive business partners.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as a business consultant for Asia Marketing and Sales leadership
• Develop models and dashboards to track new product launches and the impact of marketing programs and initiatives
• Develop, articulate, and defend analytical positions
• Support customer data capture and analytics for major marketing tradeshows and events
• Provide detailed and actionable analysis to the marketing and sales organizations to drive performance
• Provide analytics and ROI around peer-to-peer learning initiatives, including surgeons who perform case observations, proctoring events, and mentor/epicenter sites
• Develop tools and dashboards that highlight opportunity and enable our capital sales team to more effectively sell da Vinci technology
• Participate with cross functional-teams to investigate and resolve operational issues
• Provide early insights regarding market trends and the resultant strategic/business model impact Utilize SQL and Tableau to query CRM, Customer Service, and Finance databases
• Work with Executive commercial leadership to develop board-level presentation materials
• Use analytical skills to verify or dispel anecdotal insights

The OTC intern provides operational support to Sales & Trading teams on the processing, settlement and confirmation of OTC Derivatives transactions within agreed ASAPs and Client policies and procedures. The Asset classes include Equities, Interest Rates, Credit, Commodities and FX.

Your key tasks

• Timely and accurate validation and processing of OTC Equity and FX derivative products (Accumulators, Decumulators, Swaps, Dual Currency Investment, Structured Investment, FX related products).
• Matching trade details on dealing blotter, counterparty term-sheet / advice and verification of trades in trade capture system. 
• Following-up with relevant parties to resolve any trade exceptions / discrepancies.
• Prompt settlement of premium, and trade events e.g. knockout, expiry, exercise, periodic fixing, including posting of accounting entries and releasing of appropriate Swift messages (e.g. MT 202, 541 and 543).
• Ensuring that client trade confirmations are prepared and sent on a timely basis.
• Ensuring that counter trade confirmations are executed. Any outstanding confirmations are to be escalated per the escalation matrix and followed up for resolution.
• Investigating and resolving all outstanding break items in Securities and Nostro as well as Internal accounts.
• Handling all trade enquiries from both external and internal stakeholders.
• Updating EOD checklist to ensure completeness.
• Maintaining close working relationship with team members and cross function teams.
• Ensuring operational delivery covering OTC activities are within agreed SLAs, KRIs and / or KPIs.
• Escalation of any operational risks relating to OTC matters to Manager for mitigation / control solutions.
• Ensuring that the bank's procedures and controls are complied with to prevent losses or risks due to errors, omission or non-compliance.
• Ensuring that all trades alleged by counterparty in DTCC and Markitwire are affirmed on in a timely manner.
• Performing User Acceptance Testing as and when required.

Responsible for all finance and accounting activities in the company, you will lead the team in the Finance & Accounting Department. You will also oversee investor relations functions of the company.

The key element of this role is to develop the team, processes, methods, and systems to improve the efficiency of the company, as well as expand both locally and regionally significantly.

You will work closely with the founder in analyzing financial performance, provide insights and implement programs to drive profitability. This role entails managing the monthly closing process budgeting and forecasting, as well as engaging investors and shareholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of projects and company by producing and presenting accurate financial reports to specific deadlines. Oversee the finance team and ensure timely closure of the monthly accounts. 
• Responsible for statutory reporting and financial closing/reporting.
• Managing and developing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Drive fundraising efforts and investor relations.
• Developing and implementing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and managing budgets and cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as IRAS.
• Providing and interpreting financial information as and when required.
• Oversee tax, internal controls, and audit-related matters.
• Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation for the Group of companies, local and overseas.
• Supporting the formulation of strategic and long-term business plans.
• Researching, analyzing, and reporting on factors influencing business performance. Run simulations and scenario analysis.
• Advising on and managing the set-up of Finance and accounting functions of affiliates (local and overseas).

Middle Office & Operations Executive (Junior to Mid Level) We are currently seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Middle Office and Operations Executive to strengthen our operational and middle office functions. This role presents a unique opportunity to work within our closely-knit team and play an instrumental role in the ongoing success of the company. Key Responsibilities: Play a pivotal role in counterparties reconciliation and the preparation of Net Asset Value (NAV). Provide essential support for various operational tasks, including fund accounting, risk reporting, and compliance. Leverage your SQL expertise to extract and manipulate financial data for reporting and in-depth analysis. Collaborate closely with internal teams to optimize processes, elevate operational efficiency, and contribute to our continuous improvement efforts. Maintain a profound understanding of financial products, markets, and industry regulations. Demonstrate a strong commitment to accommodating Japan hours and days to ensure seamless alignment with our regional operations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Preferred 1 - 5 years of experience in middle office or operations roles within the financial industry. Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation is required. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail and organizational prowess. Ability to thrive in a closely-knit team environment. Strong communication skills with the capacity to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. A dedicated commitment to working during Japan hours and days, maintaining a strong operational presence in our regional operations. Interested candidates are welcome to send in your application along with your CV to [email protected]

Business Function Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers our Bank with an efficient, nimble, scalable standard infrastructure through a strategic focus on Productivity, Quality & Control, Operating Models, Technology and People. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels. Responsibilities Central management of key metrics reporting for Treasury and Market Operations. Provide controls and processes oversight for Treasury and Market Operations through catch-all monitoring controls. Execution of time-triggered processes such as semi/ annual reviews, attestations, etc. to support the department's adherence to the requirements in related policies and standards. Acquire a robust understanding of the Dealer Metric Workflow Tool ("DMWT") which is used for trade surveillance on Treasury & Markets ("T&M") behavior and exceptions. Provide location oversight, support, standardization to the Spokes entities under Treasury and Market Operations. Rethink, redesign and streamline key controls in response to changing risk landscape. Ability to analyze risk trends and root causes of risk issues, work with process owners to develop robust action plans to remediate and mitigate such risks. Ability to use data to manage operation risks. Identifying and establishing leading indicators to pre-empt risks through early warning mechanisms. To collaborate and interact with Risk Managers across other Operations and Business Units, in driving bank-wide risk management initiatives and reviews. Requirements Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification. Min. 3-5 years of relevant working experience. Knowledge or work experience on Treasury & Markets Products and end-to-end Ops processes throughout a trade life cycle. Strong analytical skills and have a problem-solving mindset; able to think out-of-the-box with a good risk and control mindset to identify & challenge risk gaps and recommend effective solutions or remediation plans. Familiar with Bank's Treasury systems: Murex, Front Arena, TZ, TRAX etc. Relevant work experience in risk management, exposure to risk & control process and cross-departmental collaboration will be an advantage. Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office Effective written and verbal communicator, team player and proactive. Self-starter; able to multi-task and work under pressure. Good stakeholder management skills. Confident to discuss risk matters with impacted stakeholders. Apply Now We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

Looking for a Java Software Engineer to join Global Investment Bank Your new company The company is a leading global financial service firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm's employee serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individual from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. Your new role In this role, you will be working as a Software Engineer within an agile team delivering and helping design and build our next generation data mesh ecosystem for our applications and services to the Markets Regulation Business Stream. You will be making an impact on our strategic platforms, collaborating with other engineers, architects and product managers to deliver on our technology roadmap with a focus on best practice within our software engineering domain. What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant certification. Expert level experience in Java and preferably in Spark and Python. Well versed in Cloud architecture and have delivered to one or more; Azure (preferred). Demonstrate hands-on engineering in large-scale complex enterprises(s), ideally in the banking / financial industry. Worked with modern tech - data streaming, real-time & batch processing and compute clusters. Working with knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, designing and implementing scalable solutions. Experience of working in a continuous architecture environment, iterating and improving solutions including test-driven development. Experience of CI/CD pipelines - ADO, GitHub or Gitlab. What you'll get in return We are Markets Regulation, a Technology Stream in the Investment Bank within the Chief Digital Information Office (CDIO). Our purpose is to transform the way UBS does business, by simplifying and improving the products and platforms relied on by our Regulatory and Data Clients. We play a crucial role in enabling the Investment Bank to meet its regulatory obligations and creating value from its wealth of data. We develop and implement the most innovative technologies available within UBS in our solutions and products. Our small, autonomous Agile teams are empowered to respond to client demands while challenging the ways of working to improve our delivery experience. With members based in London, New York, Singapore, Zurich, Hong Kong, Poland and India, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse team. We are looking for experts keen to keep learning and changing the game with us. Design and build foundation components that will underpin our data mesh ecosystem. Build enterprise class real-time and batch solutions that support mission-critical processes. Building solutions in line with our Digital Principles. Partner with our Product team(s) to create sustainable and resilient solutions. What you need to do now Sounds like you, apply now by sending your resume to [email protected] EA Reg Number: R21103035 EA Licence Number: 07C3924 Company Registration No: 200609504D

About Our Client Our client is a private investment firm with a portfolio across public and private markets in equities, private equity and real estate. Job Description Manage the investment operations for the company's portfolio including but not limited to subscription, due diligence, documentation, internal approvals, and monitoring Management of the Company's internal fund accounting system and ensuring that NAV and investors' proportions are accurately captured Production of weekly and quarterly reporting of market trends, portfolio positions and NAV calculations Collaborating with investment managers to prepare regular investors updates and reports Work closely with the company's accounting and finance department Maintaining relations with external partners and third-party service providers Work closely with accounting and finance team in reconciling accounts The Successful Applicant Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or equivalent At least 3 to 5 years of operational experience with financial institution(s) A strong fund accounting / asset management background Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment Working experience in asset management firms, fund administration and/ or audit firms will be a plus What's on Offer Competitive monthly base with AWS and insurance coverage for the family with conducive working hours and dynamic culture.

Senior Associate Treasury Operations with a leading Asset Management Firm Leading Asset Management globally Expansion Mode This is a leading asset management firm with investments across various portfolios across the region, there is now an exciting opportunity for a high calibre treasury operation to support the Group's growth ambitions. Responsibilities This individual will be responsible for the daily cash management operations, responsible for processing fund flows, working closely with deal teams to support their requirements on new or existing investments , involve in the payment system implementation and other Treasury projects, assist in the accounts payable Requirements Degree in Finance/Accountancy with of 4-6 years of working experience in Treasury Operations and Accounts Payable in the Asset Management/Fund Management Space. Excellent analytical skills required to problem solving and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing business events To apply Please submit your resume to Shereen Tan at [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number 28303. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be notified. Registration no: R1107874 Licence No: 16S8060

Senior Associate Fund Operations An established asset management firm is looking for a Associate / Senior Associate to join their Fund Operations team. This is a good opportunity to join a strong team and grow with the business. Responsibilities Working closely in a team of 8, this role will take on end-to-end responsibility for a group of investment holding entities. You will monitor and perform various fund operation issues including settlements and cash management. Perform fee calculations, daily reconciliation of cash and positions, and P&L calculations. Maintain proper record of investments into alternative funds, including handling all capital calls and distributions. Handle corporate actions accurately, timely and effectively. Requirements You have a bachelor's degree or higher in relevant accountancy / finance programs or a ACCA / CA equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a regulated financial institution - ideally in an asset management firm. You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and thrive well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The idea candidate is independent, resourceful, and works well in ambiguity. To Apply Please submit your resume to Shereen Tan at [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number 27806. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Assistant Vice President/Associate Operations with a Leading Investment Management Institution Leading Financial Services Growth Opportunity This is a leading investment management and in view of its expansion plans, and they are recruiting an Operations to join their team to support the department leader of the team Responsibilities This individual will be working closely with the Portfolio Managers in relation to looking at their financial product across different assets classes. Being responsible for end-to-end trade lifecycle management in the financial services industry, preferably in a large bank, hedge fund or fund admin. Requirements Degree in Finance/Accountancy with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in Operations. Top level IT skills: Python or VBA. Excellent analytical skills required to problem solving and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing business events To apply Please submit your resume to Shereen Tan at [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number 27627. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be notified. Registration no: R1107874 Licence No: 16S8060