Trade Ops Analyst

The Job

• Accurately process and settle various unit trust orders (subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, switches) for both onshore and offshore funds, ensuring compliance with established policies.
• Manage timely follow-ups with Fund Houses/Transfer Agents, verify confirmations, and distribute necessary information to clients.
• Facilitate funding to Fund Houses and payments to clients; assist in investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks.
• Observe workflows, identify operational improvement opportunities, and contribute ideas. With guidance, support the development of practical solutions (e.g., using VBA) to streamline processes and assist in new product implementations.
• Monitor breaks, fails, and other operational issues, collaborating on resolution. Develop an awareness of operational risks and learn to identify and escalate potential issues clearly.

The Talent

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
• Ability to approach tasks with a critical eye, analyze information, and adapt to evolving situations.
• Eager to learn, understand existing processes, and thoughtfully contribute ideas for improvement. Comfortable asking questions and seeking understanding.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly.
• Highly meticulous and organized; strong commitment to accuracy in a demanding environment.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and adapt to extended working hours when required by market demands.
• An interest in workflow design, process optimization, or exposure to programming languages (e.g., VBA) will be considered an advantage.