Transaction Operations Manager

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.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

This role has several key responsibilities:

• •Perform daily 3 ways data validation on EMIR and MAS reporting submission
• •Work with outsourced service provider to investigate and resolve rejected submission in a timely manner
• •Independently manage and resolve issues and escalations by stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, outsourced service provider, custodians and brokers
• •Support new transition activities, new instruments/ markets and other ad hoc projects as required
• •Act as subject matter expert in the trade regulatory reporting space for any projects/ new processes that rely upon or affect new product development
• •Incident management
• •Keep abreast of market updates and drive process changes within Transaction Operations Team
• •Proactive management of risks and controls. Work closely with Transaction Operations lead to ensure an effective control environment robust
• •Continual review and improvement in workflows, systems and processes through automation, innovation and adoption of new technologies

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5-7 years of experience working in Middle Office/ Operations in the Asset Management industry.

Degree in Business/Finance or related disciplines

Strong understanding of asset management operations, particularly in the derivatives/ regulatory reporting space

Experience in using Aladdin preferred

Prior experience in managing outsourced service provider

Excellent verbal and written communication skill to document process, communicate with stakeholders and share best practices

Proven ability to lead and manage a team

Strong attention to detail

High drive with a can-do attitude

A methodical thinker who will challenge and propose process enhancements

A good team player who collaborates and act as strategic partners to our internal and external counterparts

Ability to work effectively under pressure and adhere to variable deadlines.

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.