Transaction Operations - 6-Month Estimated Contract

Our client is a leading asset management firm looking to hire a Senior Manager, Transaction Operations within its Transaction Operations team in Singapore.

The position is expected to be a six-month contract, although the duration may be extended or shortened depending on business requirements. A completion bonus will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.

Responsibilities for the Transaction Operations Specialist:

• Lead the oversight of trade operations and regulatory reporting activities across multiple asset classes.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues involving internal stakeholders, outsourced service providers, custodians and brokers.
• Oversee the end-to-end trade lifecycle and ensure post-trade operational requirements are completed accurately and within the required timelines.
• Manage and resolve incidents, exceptions and stakeholder escalations independently.
• Support operational transitions, new instruments, new markets and product development initiatives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for projects and process changes affecting transaction operations.
• Maintain a robust risk and control environment through proactive issue identification, oversight and remediation.
• Monitor relevant market developments and implement necessary operational or regulatory process changes.
• Review and improve workflows, systems and controls through automation, innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
• Lead, support and develop the transaction operations team while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements for the Transaction Operations Specialist:

• At least 10 years of middle-office or operations experience within the asset management industry.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of asset management operations and the end-to-end trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes.
• Experience overseeing outsourced service providers within a transaction operations environment.
• Previous exposure to trade or regulatory reporting oversight would be advantageous.
• Experience using Aladdin would be preferred but is not essential.
• A degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management, written communication and process documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational risks, controls, incidents and competing deadlines.
• A methodical and improvement-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and propose practical enhancements.

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