Associate, Investment Operations (Derivatives / Securities)

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Associate to join our middle-to-back office Investment Operations team in Singapore. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting end-to-end post-trade lifecycle management across global markets.

Whether your core expertise lies in Securities (Equities / Fixed Income) or Derivatives (OTC / Exchange-Traded), you will work closely with front-office portfolio managers, traders, custodian banks, prime brokers, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operational execution and risk control.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee trade capture, trade matching, confirmation, settlement, and fail management across global equity, fixed income, or derivative markets.
• Perform daily cash, position, and portfolio reconciliations between internal systems, custodians, fund administrators, and prime brokers; resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage corporate actions monitoring/processing or collateral movements and margin calls for OTC/ETD derivative portfolios.
• Act as a primary operational contact point for portfolio managers regarding post-trade inquiries and operational exceptions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance automation, and participate in global/regional operational project rollouts and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Key Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant middle or back-office operational experience within an asset management firm, buy-side institution, or investment bank.
• Strong operational knowledge covering EITHER:
• Securities: Global Equities, Fixed Income, Money Market instruments, ETF operations, settlement workflows (SWIFT, CTM, Omgeo), and corporate actions, OR
• Derivatives: OTC derivatives (IRS, CDS, FX Options, Equity Swaps), Exchange-Traded Derivatives (Futures & Options), collateral management, ISDA/CSA frameworks, and lifecycle events.
• Proficiency in middle/back-office systems (e.g., Aladdin, Charles River, MarkitWire, TriOptima, Bloomberg) and advanced MS Excel skills. Experience with SQL, Python, or automation tools is an added advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.