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.

• 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.

• 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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