Trade Management Support Analyst - Contract

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global investment management firm providing investment solutions to institutional investors, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

The Trade Management team sits within the Investment Operations function and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the trade lifecycle across Asia. The team supports a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, derivatives, and alternative investments, while partnering closely with front office, portfolio management, and global operations teams to ensure effective trade processing, risk management, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for operations professionals seeking exposure to a dynamic asset management environment and complex financial products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee trade lifecycle activities from an Asset Management Operations perspective.
• Support trade confirmation and settlement processes across multiple markets and asset classes.
• Ensure trades are processed accurately and within internal and external deadlines.
• Provide operational support to trading desks, including managing ad hoc trade-related queries and business initiatives.
• Liaise with portfolio managers, traders, brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions and mitigate operational risk.
• Monitor and support compliance with industry and regulatory requirements relating to trade confirmation and settlement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies, partnering with management to implement enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within financial services, operations, investment banking, asset management, fund services, or capital markets.
• Experience in trade settlement, trade confirmation, or investment operations is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Equities and/or Futures products would be advantageous. Experience with other asset classes will also be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a strong risk and control mindset.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within a buy-side environment, such as Asset Management, Hedge Funds, or Institutional Investment firms.
• Knowledge of multiple asset classes, including Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, or Alternative Investments.
• Experience supporting trade lifecycle processes across regional or global markets.

Contract Details

• 9-month contract subject to further extension
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a leading global asset management environment
• Collaborative and fast-paced operations team
• Singapore-based role

This role is ideal for candidates with investment operations, trade support, trade settlement, middle office, or fund operations experience who are looking to further develop their expertise within Asset & Wealth Management.

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