Fund Operations Officer

Company Description:

First Degree Global Asset Management is a Singapore-licensed fund manager that operates a platform managing mutual funds across public and private asset classes

Position Summary:

The Fund Operations Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the day-to-day operations for funds managed by First Degree, including fund administration, fund accounting, investor onboarding and trade monitoring and settlement. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-growing environment, contributing to both the operational and organizational aspects of our business.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operations:

· Monitor and support the day-to-day operational of our funds, including handling trade settlements, daily NAV reviews, investor onboarding, subscriptions and redemptions, year-end fund processes, auditor liaison, overseeing tax reporting and legal and compliance filings for funds

· Work closely with the fund administrators of our funds to ensure fund accounting and administration matters are undertaken in a timely and complete manner

· Assist in the onboarding of our funds onto external trading platforms

· Develop and maintain client relationships through meeting client requests and resolving client inquiries

· Liaise with prime brokers, fund administrators, auditors, external counsels and technology vendors in relation to operational issues

Monitoring and Compliance:

· Monitor and ensure compliance by our funds with investment guidelines and restrictions

· Participate in the ongoing review of new and existing investors for compliance with AML/CFT regulations

Educational Qualification

· Degree in accounting, business, finance or a related discipline

Experience and Skills

· Minimum five years of experience in the financial services industry (fund management, fund administration or insurance business preferred)

· Experience in investor onboarding, including exposure to AML/CFT regulations

· Experience in trade operations, including trade settlements and FX

· Experience in investment monitoring and interpretation of investment restrictions and guidelines

· Working history with clients and professional counterparties

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team

· Proficient in Excel and Word