Description

Act as a main point of contact for Portfolio Managers and other Front Office teams for all operation issues and requests. Overseeing the various functions outsourced 3 rd party services providers.

The ideal candidate would have had previous experiences in Project management, Controls and Middle Office functions within asset management or investment bank with direct exposure to the trade process, trade matching, reconciliations, P&L validation and Market Risk control.

Candidates with strong understanding around Cash Equity/Bonds market, Cleared and Non Cleared OTC, Listed derivatives as well as previous exposure to process automation.

Key Accountabilities

Front Office Support:

• Support Front Office teams on Securities and Cash positions/exposures.
• Oversee State Street Daily productions (Trade Management, Asset Servicing, Collateral Management) and Performances Attributions/Reporting.
• Monitoring of trade flow between AXA IM front office systems and downstream to our service provider for Equity/ Fixed Income, FX and Derivative asset classes.
• Investigation and resolution of trade matching /settlement queries escalated by our Middle office services providers.
• Work with internal departments to ensure accuracy of client information and the timely processing of client operations.
• Contribute to enhance and secure operations processes
• Maintain strong risk control focus and escalate potential incidents in-line with AXA IM standards, maintain proper documentation
• Coordinate relationship for AXA IM Asia with third party service providers such as Fund Accountant, transfer agents and custodians.
• Contribute to the management of operational risks linked to investment management processes as well as new investment products and financial instruments.

Control of Fund Accounting Activities:

• NAV validation
• Control the portfolio performances & Management fees

Support Trading Desk:

• Trades checking and confirmation.
• P&L and Risk monitoring (Market data).
• Enhance and secure operational process.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, financial engineering or other relevant quantitative field preferred.
• 7-10 years in Asset Management or Investment Bank.

Experience / Skills

• Proactive: the environment requires a high level of interaction with the Funds Managers, middle office, Accounting, Change management and others external entities. Need to demonstrate confidence in discussing complex issues and resolving complex products queries.
• Advanced Excel knowledge required, VBA and / or other programming languages would be an advantage
• Significant experience in the operations of an asset management organisation with good understanding
• Client-oriented mind set
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility and to be able to multi-task and support the team
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Accountability within the role is essential
• A team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage deadlines
• Flexible approach and proactive

Key Competencies

• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and providing solutions