Trade Support Associate (Buy-side - Global Asset Management)

Responsibilities

Order generation (input only):

• Order Generation of various asset classes into Bloomberg AIM
• Monitor maturities and expiring contracts – Inform IM and rolling.
• Asset allocation changes and implementation management – Rebalance of portfolios per IM request
• Cash management – Cash projection monitor, FX instructions to cover/ repatriate local currency following trades, corporate action, Proxy voting

Portfolio oversight:

• Providing support to the investment team and institutional clients
• Act as subject matter expert on the funds / portfolios covered
• Overseeing the Service Provider in reconciling portfolio level activity
• Reconcile transactions, valuations, management and performance fee calculations, P&L components, and other activity between the Group and the fund administrator’s records on an agreed basis to ensure accuracy
• Working effectively with outsourced third-party administrators and internal parties to ensure a high level of service. Raising service issues in an appropriate manner and following up issues to resolution
• Maintaining awareness of client mandates, portfolio governing documents and regulatory restrictions
• Assist in new fund set-up / fund termination when required

Reports, Systems and Operational process improvement:

• Prepare relevant portfolio reporting as required
• Respond to numerous ad hoc requests from internal and external clients for additional information
• Weekly/ Monthly Investment manager meeting reports preparation – update packs using FACTSET, Reuters, Bloomberg etc, submit to print prior to meetings.
• Systems, procedures and controls – involvement in system projects, updating procedures and documents
• Research and projects – Assist IM with any ad hoc projects or research papers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or related business field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Mandarin, knowledge in Cantonese is preferred
• Solid experience in Fund Manager support role / fund operation
• Experience in using Bloomberg AIM, FactSet and Aladdin is preferred
• Experience using spreadsheet and database personal computer applications is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to perform accurately under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated.