Assistant Manager, Dealing & Investment Support

• Implement buy and sell orders across approved asset classes following approved investment decisions, mandates, and internal guidelines, carefully ensuring alignment with execution quality standards.
• Supervise and coordinate daily trading and fulfillment activities across assigned asset classes, including Bonds, Deposits, FX, Unit Trusts, ETFs, TFEX, REITs, and Equities.
• Monitor market conditions, liquidity, pricing, and execution venues to optimize trade outcomes and minimize transaction costs.
• Deliver timely market intelligence, pricing updates, and execution insights to aid effective portfolio implementation and investment decision-making.
• Coordinate closely with brokers, counterparties, custodians, and internal collaborators to ensure efficient completion, access to liquidity, and flawless trade settlement.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade confirmations, reconciliation, and coordination with operations to resolve settlement issues and exceptions.
• Maintain comprehensive trading records, execution data, and documentation in relevant systems; continuously enhance trading workflows and data quality.
• Prepare and deliver trading reports, analytics, and documentation required by internal management, risk teams, and external collaborators in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure full compliance with internal risk frameworks, company and group policies, operating procedures, and all applicable SEC and regulatory requirements.
• Support post-trade analysis, including execution reviews and transaction cost analysis, to improve trading efficiency and controls.
• Participate in special projects, system enhancements, and other related responsibilities as assigned.

• Relevant professional qualifications, including Investment Consultant (IC) License, Bond Trader License, Fund Manager License, CFA Level I, or CISA Level I, would be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in dealing or a related financial position.
• Single License (IP) issued by SEC is required.
• Extensive understanding of a wide variety of financial instruments, including Bonds, Deposits, FX, Unit Trusts, ETFs, TFEX, and Equities.
• Solid understanding of market structure, liquidity dynamics, and execution mechanics across multiple asset classes.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain strong professional relationships with brokers, counterparties, and internal collaborators.
• Strong negotiation capabilities to achieve competitive pricing, advantageous execution conditions, and access to liquidity.
• Demonstrated capability to make timely and sound decisions in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments, often with incomplete information.
• Strong prioritization and execution rigor, with the ability to manage multiple trades and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, control, and risk awareness in trading and post‑trade processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to support coordination and issue resolution across functions.
• Skilled in making quick and effective decisions under pressure, with the capability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently.
• Experience with Charles River Investment System (CRD) is a plus.

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