Senior Manager, Fund Operations

Senior Manager, Fund Operations page is loaded## Senior Manager, Fund Operationslocations : Kuala Lumpurtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id : Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed...##

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Administration
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of both Private Mandates and Unit Trust (back up) back office functions are operating smoothly.
• Managing team members for Mandates.
• Updating HOD on any issues arises or BAU matters.
• Actively engage with service providers to ensure smooth process for BAU.
• Monitor the service standards of the appointed service provider via the relevant Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) as stipulated in the SLA.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and guidelines and internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure no issue or material finding by AUP auditors, and GWIA auditors.
• Assisting the HOD in reviewing annual due diligence from custodian and others.
• Key contact point for all custodian of mandates.Team Management
• Provide coaching to the team members to ensure consistent good performance.
• Assist team members in resolving issues and challenges and to escalate issues when necessary.Operating Procedures
• Assisting HOD to conduct regular review of the operating guidelines to ensure it meets the requirements of existing processes and business direction.
• Taking prompt and decisive actions in resolving issues that potentially may result in high risk exposure if not promptly attended to.
• Assisting HOD for regular review of existing SLAs signed with counterparties that include internal and external parties. Such review should include the services of the Fund Accounting service provider and or other parties that may be engaged when needed.
• Ensure quality of documentation is in accordance to internal standards, policies and guidelines.Project Management
• Participate in the regional driven project for local business unit.
• Assist HOD or COO to ensure that achievement on project completion within timely manner as well within budget.
• Engaging with various parties, foreign and local counterparts, brokers as well as regional office.Ad-hoc
• Assisting HOD to review and update the quarterly Risk Register.
• Develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements for the current processes to meet the challenges and needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and approve User Acceptance Testing (“UAT”) performed by team members if any.
• Assisting HOD to conduct annual diligence on third parties or service providers.##
• EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
• ## Education
• Bachelor or Professional Degree in finance, accountancy, banking, investment, economics or equivalent.
• Internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, etc.) or working towards designation will be an added advantage.Experience
• At least 6 years of working experience in the financial services industry such as fund accounting, asset management, insurance or banking.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a supervisory and managerial role.Special Business Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge in financial instruments and investment products.
• Knowledge in accounting standards and controls environment.
• Experience with fund accounting operations, system and infrastructure (such as Aladdin, Multi-Fond, MFund, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent MS Excel skills.Others
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and possess good work ethics with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to details, meticulous and diligent.
• Strict compliance with all applicable deadlines and able to work under pressure.
• Good mentoring and coaching skills.
• Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer.
• We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.Eastspring is an international asset manager with Asia at its core. We offer investment solutions across equity, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternative strategies to institutional and individual investors globally.As the asset management business of Prudential plc, we have built an unparalleled presence across Asia1. over the years. We are also a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment, incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in our investment processes.We are proud to be a member of the . The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars : female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. Our inclusion in this global index is testament to our commitment to nurturing diverse talent. #BloombergGEI.Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom

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