Fund Accountant / Transfer Agency Executive (AML/KYC, Investor Services)

About the Role

We are looking for a Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Executive to support the end-to-end administration of investment funds, covering both Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for fund NAV production, investor servicing, AML/KYC compliance and transaction processing while working closely with custodians, auditors and internal stakeholders.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking broader exposure across fund operations within a fast-paced asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full investor onboarding process, including AML/KYC due diligence, investor register maintenance and ongoing account administration in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Process investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, capital calls and distributions accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Support the end-to-end NAV production process by preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations and validating portfolio valuations using market prices and FX rates.
• Prepare investor reports, contract notes, tax reporting documents and support year-end financial statements and external audits.
• Work closely with custodians, fund managers, auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues while driving continuous process improvements.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with 3–5 years of experience in Fund Administration, Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency or Global Custody.

Candidates should possess practical experience across both Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency, together with a sound understanding of NAV calculation, fund accounting principles, AML/KYC requirements and investor servicing.

Exposure to Multifonds, fund accounting platforms or global custody systems will be highly advantageous.

You should also possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Strong Excel skills (SQL knowledge is an advantage)
• Familiarity with financial instruments including Equities, Fixed Income and FX products
• Knowledge of FATCA, CRS, AML/KYC and fund regulatory requirements (UCITS, AIFMD or SG fund regulations)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage investor enquiries professionally
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin will be advantageous to support Chinese-speaking clients and stakeholders