Operations Analyst

The candidate should be a team player, yet able to function independently. He or she should be self-motivated, possesses initiative and is able to function under pressure.

The candidate should preferably possess in depth knowledge of Excel including VBA . A working knowledge of programming languages such as Python , R, Java and C# is also useful. He/She should be analytical and meticulous with an eye for detail to process task accurately

The candidate will required to perform a part of the following functions. This depends on the company’s needs and also on the candidate’s aptitude and abilities.

Operations

• The scope to learn in this role will be significant as this is a front to back operations role, supporting the traders in the whole trade lifecycle. Due of the technical nature of the fund, there is a large emphasis on straight through processing and improving those that are already in place.

• Duties include monitoring of settlements, liaising with brokers & counterparts to resolve settlement issues, reconciliations – cash, trade, and position, static data management, daily reporting, ad-hoc query investigation and project work as required for portfolio managers’ dashboards and working spreadsheets for portfolio management and analysis

• Work with third party service providers such as custodians, fund administrators, brokers and other external parties on all fund operational matters

• Assist in setting up databases/operational system for new fund launches
  

Client Servicing

• On boarding clients

• Assist fund managers in keeping track of all subscription details and monies

• Preliminary assessment on investors’ background and source of funds, so as to raise suspicious accounts or high risk investors to managers

• Liaise with Fund Administrators on all subscription, redemption matters and other fund related queries

• Preparation of monthly performance reports and investors’ reports

• Update of fund performances on various Alternative Investments databases

• Handling queries of potential individual/corporate investors