Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager, Business Solutions (Finance & Operations) supports the Senior Manager in the execution of finance and operational functions within an asset management environment. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient investment operations, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while contributing to process improvements and system enhancements to support operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Finance & Operational Support
- Support the day-to-day execution of Finance, Operations, and Business Solutions functions.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of operational and financial transactions.
- Maintain proper documentation and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
2. Investment Operations Execution
- Execute and monitor operational processes supporting investment portfolios, including trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, and portfolio accounting.
- Assist in ensuring the accuracy of NAV calculations, pricing, and portfolio valuations.
- Liaise with custodians, trustees, fund managers, and external service providers on operational matters.
- Investigate and resolve trade breaks, reconciliation discrepancies, and operational issues on a timely basis.
3. Process Improvement & System Support
- Support process improvement initiatives, including automation (e.g. RPA) and system enhancements.
- Identify inefficiencies in workflows and recommend practical improvements.
- Assist in system implementation, upgrades, and user testing (UAT).
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems and reports.
4. Risk & Compliance Support
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements (including Securities Commission guidelines).
- Assist in identifying operational risks and escalating issues where necessary.
- Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of required documentation.
- Monitor and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and compliance matters.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as a coordination point between Finance, Operations, Investment teams, and external parties.
- Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of operational and financial queries.
- Provide accurate data and analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
- Support operational readiness for new product launches.
6. Team Support & Development
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required.
- Contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Uphold the principle of doing things right the first time in all assigned tasks.
- Proactively build knowledge in finance, operations, and investment processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 4–7 years of relevant experience in finance, operations, or asset management.
- Exposure to investment operations, fund accounting, or financial reporting is preferred.
- Experience in system support, process improvement, or automation initiatives is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of finance and operational processes.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, hands-on, and willing to learn.
- Basic understanding of risk and control principles.
