Portfolio Operations Specialist

• Perform daily operations of Trade Matching, Settlements and Post settlements, Corporate Actions.
  
• Reconcile portfolio holdings and cash balances between internal systems and third-party custodians or fund administrator.
  
• Investigate and resolve breaks or discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Maintain high data accuracy in portfolio management systems (e.g., security setups, corporate actions, pricing, etc.)
  
• Collaborate closely with custodians, and counterparties to support investment operations and reporting. Communicating effectively and efficiently.
  
• Other Adhocs as needed by the clients, seniors and Lead.
  
• Gain knowledge (through on the job training and research) of various securities including equities,bonds, swaps, options, FX, mortgages, financing, and futures
  

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Financial Management, Economics, Accounting or other related course.
  
• 1 to 5 years experience in investment operations, trade support, or portfolio reconciliation from a multinational bank, investment management firm, hedge fund, or fund administrator.
  
• Possess knowledge regarding of investment transactions, Trade lifecycle, various asset classes, reconciliations.
  
• The ideal candidate should have an understanding of financial products specifically
  
• Derivatives (futures, swaps, options, FX, OTC); and including global equities, fixed income bonds.
  
• Excellent English, oral and written, communication skills.
  
• Strong excel skills and ability to analyze complex financial data.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• High integrity, self-starter, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a distribute, team environment.
  
• Must be highly organized with strong time management and handle high volume work.
  
• Must be proactive, motivated, detail-oriented and a team player with the understanding of how to work with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and metrics