Fund Operations Associate
Your tasks
- Coordinate daily operations for managed funds, including subscriptions, redemptions and distributions.
- Liaise with fund administrators, custodians, transfer agents, and counterparties to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Review and monitor fund NAVs, ensuring timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Work with support areas to provide a high level of service to clients and fund managers.
- Assisting in conducting ad-hoc research, and preparing material for investment reports, as required.
Regulatory Compliance & MAS Reporting
- Maintain robust audit trails and documentation to support internal and MAS audits or inspections.
- Maintain and update SOPs and process documentation as required under MAS governance.
Client & Investor Support
- Support onboarding of investors, ensuring KYC/AML documentation complies with MAS guidelines.
- Coordinate investor communications, performance reports, and notices.
- Ensure proper data confidentiality and investor servicing standards.
Fee Management & Accounting Support
- Coordinate calculation and validation of management fees, performance fees, and fund expenses.
- Support fund accounting and audit processes in collaboration with external service providers.
- Review monthly fund financial statements prepared by administrators.
Requirements
Key Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in fund operations, middle office, or fund administration.
- Experience in MAS-regulated knowledge and local compliance expectations.
- Familiar with MAS Notices (SFA 04-N13, AML/CFT), Business Continuity Plans, and reporting standards.
- Strong understanding of fund structures (open-ended, closed-ended, VCC)
- Meticulous, independent, and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.
- Good command of spoken and written (bilingual)