Middle Office Associate
Job description
Our client, a renowned financial firm is looking for a Middle Office Associate/Senior Associate to be responsible for managing and overseeing key control environments that support the daily trade life cycle for a global fixed income portfolio management team.
This role involves collaboration across internal teams such as Portfolio Management, Trade Support, Legal & Compliance, Operations, Technology, and back-office functions. You will also engage with external parties including brokers, custodian banks, and third-party trading platforms to resolve issues, support system enhancements, and contribute to market initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Confirm block trades either electronically or manually in coordination with broker confirmations.
Facilitate and monitor trade flow processes through STP (Straight Through Processing) queues.
Address and resolve daily inquiries from both internal and external parties.
Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures to achieve operational excellence.
Prepare and distribute daily reports on trade activity and end-of-day summaries.
Perform reconciliations of daily equity positions and market values.
Monitor APAC regulatory trade reporting and address any discrepancies to avoid regulatory breaches.
Assist with monthly metrics reporting and collaborate with back office teams to address identified risk items.
Participate in projects aimed at enhancing operational environments and processes.
Utilise technology to improve efficiencies and streamline daily workflows.
Develop and analyse internal trade flow metrics, recommending process improvements.
Assist the Operations Manager with day-to-day requests from operations, portfolio, or account management teams.
Provide support for client operational inquiries and requests.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in investment management or financial services industry.
Experience in Middle Office/Trade Support, with knowledge of APAC markets preferred.
Familiarity with processing and settlement of financial products including Fixed Income, Forex, Derivatives, and Equities.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across various teams.
Strong judgment, decision-making skills, and ethical conduct.
Self-motivated with a problem-solving attitude; team player with a results-oriented approach.
Open-minded, adaptable to new ideas, processes, and controls.
Flexible with shift arrangements, including early start times and possible work on holidays.
Experience with MS Office applications, Bloomberg trade order management systems, and matching utilities preferred.
Salary: Up to SGD120K per year (negotiable)
If you are interested in this role or would like to have a discussion, please reach out to functions@tenten-partners.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.