An'yst, Fiduciary & Fund Servs

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description

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Job : Operations
Primary Location : Asia-Malaysia-Bukit Jalil KL
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Permanent
Posting Date : 28/Feb/2023, 7:57:34 AM
Unposting Date : Ongoing


Role Responsibilities
Strategy Awareness and understanding of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s business strategy and model appropriate to the role. Contribute towards the future strategic direction and process innovation of Securities Services by keeping abreast of changes in customer needs, technology and business environment and taking pro-active steps to embrace and capitalize on these changes. Support the roll-out of appropriate quality management systems and other initiatives by the Company/Group. Business To assist the Line Manager - FMO Securities Services Fund Services to manage the operations of Fund Services Processes, in ensuring consistent delivery of high quality services to customers and meeting objectives set by the Group using available resources allocated while maintaining operational risk to an accepted level.
To assist the Line Manager - Securities Services Fund Services to achieve team service quality by meeting / exceeding and set service standards and achieving zero defect for the Bank customers. Processes
  • To deliver service / reports to Country Stakeholders/clients in accordance with requirement and timeline as agreed in Services Level Memorandum and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
  • To ensure accurate calculation and posting entries in relation to valuation including management fee, expenses, performance fee\xe2\x80\xa6etc in accordance with Service Level Memorandum, and as appropriate the Fund Offering Memorandum and related documents such as fund\xe2\x80\x99s SLM.
  • To ensure accurate capturing of trades / prices / Corporate Actions/ FX rates data and relevant accounting entries for the purpose of providing accurate Net Asset Value calculation.
  • Responsible for the daily maintenance of full accounting and client records of several investment funds books including general ledgers, cash positions, distribution records, investment records and pricing records of investments and support in fund administration related matters, such as recording and processing transactions, obtaining and verification of relevant documentation thereof and ensuring that investments are correctly recorded and priced, and accounted for Purchase and sale of listed or unlisted securities, Corporate Actions, Forward FX deals, OTC deals (Swaps, Options etc) and relevant accounting entries for the purpose of providing accurate Net Asset Value calculation.
  • Perform detailed review of the reports to CPC/clients including: Verification trades to relevant supporting, Ensure valuation of investments being checked to third party sources, Ensure appropriate accounting for complex investment, Ensure compliance with internal investment restrictions, external regulations and international accounting standards, if applicable. Identify issues and report to senior/supervisor with suggested solutions.
  • To be responsible for daily activities, cash & trade reconciliation.
  • Preparing NAVs reportings, FA / Financial reports or other reporting, as required.
  • To calculate the Net Asset Value (on a daily, weekly, monthly or other basis as agreed) and deliver service / reports to CPC/clients in accordance with requirement and timeline as agreed in Services Level Memorandum.
  • To ensure proper and accurate calculation and posting of management fee, expenses, performance fee\xe2\x80\xa6etc in accordance with Service Level Memorandum, and as appropriate the Fund Offering Memorandum.
  • Recording and disbursing dividends either by payment or re-investment.
  • Calculating and disbursing payments of fees to the investment manager/advisor, custodian, administrator and other service providers as required.
  • To ensure fund administration services fees are settled by the client on timely manner.
  • Establish in-depth knowledge of the funds\xe2\x80\x99 underlying documentation, investment rules and regulations, KYC, AML, corporate secretary practices, IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Preparing or assisting in the preparation of, interim and annual financial statements in connection with the fund\xe2\x80\x99s audit.
People and Talent
  • Ensure that all staff of the department continues to be equipped and developed with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to achieve the required level of competency to facilitate them to perform their roles and responsibilities effectively, efficiently and accurately.
  • Facilitate the building of a performance-driven organization by setting SMART objectives, constantly reviewing the dept\xe2\x80\x99s and individual performance against these objectives and providing the appropriate support, motivation and guidance to staff to achieve these objectives.
  • Responsible for succession planning for key positions, managing the attrition of employees and ensuring that a plan is developed and executed for high potential individuals in the department.
Risk Management
  • To ensure all control/operating procedure and documentations are properly followed.
  • To ensure compliance to all established procedures, regulations and the Group Guidelines.
  • To keep track of changes (internal and external) affecting Clients and communicate such changes, along with impact analyses, on a pro-active basis, through newsflashes, market insights, operations guides and through other routine communication.
  • Be guided accordingly and aware of the roles and responsibilities for money laundering prevention as stipulated in the Money Laundering Policy, Group Sanction Policy and Escalation Procedure.
  • Be guided accordingly and aware of the roles and responsibilities for money laundering prevention as stipulated in the Money Laundering Prevention (MLP) Group Policy, Money Laundering & Suspicious Transaction Guidelines for Securities Services Management, Suspicious Money Laundering Transaction Reporting Procedures and / or Monitoring Checklist, and Escalation Procedure for Suspicious Money Laundering Transactions.
  • Ensure due care and diligence is exercised on day to day operational matters relating to Money Laundering and KYC, acquiring relevant knowledge and training; thus, providing support to superiors and subordinates.
  • Conforming and adhering to the Team\xe2\x80\x99s risk profile, by following the guidelines / policies / procedures stipulated for Operation Losses, Escalation Procedures, Securities Services Policies, etc.
  • Ensure that control and security policies / procedures governing all processes in the department are in place, implemented and reviewed (as and when necessary) and to ensure that these policies / procedure not only continue to be relevant and effective in mitigating risk, but also supports the need for high operational efficiency and excellent customer service.
  • Key Control Standards Assessment within department with nil over dues.
  • Follow up on corrective/ preventive actions to a point where concerns arising from these findings are addressed to a satisfactory level.
  • Ensure awareness and full compliance of all laid down rules, regulations, policies, (including Sanctions Policy) guidelines, procedures, practices and code of conduct imposed by the Company/Group.
  • No major adverse findings from internal auditors or external auditors including quality audits.

Governance
  • Responsibilities relating to the direction, planning, structure, frameworks (e.g. processes and policies) and oversight. For example, Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas; Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.

Regulatory & Business Conduct
  • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group\xe2\x80\x99s Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
  • Lead the GBS Malaysia FMO Fiduciary & Fund Services team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment. *
  • Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Key Stakeholders Key relationships include:
  • FMO Management Team in Hub, Country and Group.
  • Securities Services GBSMY \xe2\x80\x93 Staffs all level.
  • Standard Chartered Bank various countries.
  • GBS various internal department.
  • Securities Services GBS locations.
  • Countries respective Regulator, Depository, Central Bank, etc

For
  • Reporting, approvals, directions, policies, referrals, discussions relating to operational issues.
  • Referrals & discussions on systems-related issues.
  • Referrals & discussions on HR-related matters.
  • Referrals & discussions on processing-related issues.
  • Clients Lien Accounts & IB Accounts
  • Foreign Exchange related matters
  • Payments
  • System Support
  • Vendor Management

Our Ideal Candidate Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking. Economics or equivalent is essential 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the following areas:
  • Good knowledge of fund administration services including fund valuation Mutual / Hedge funds and offshore private funds;
  • Good attention to detail with high levels of accuracy;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and able to handle variety of fast changing situations in terms of work pressure and clients\xe2\x80\x99 requirements;
  • Strong communication, client servicing and problem solving skills;
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to adapt these to work with both external and internal clients;
  • The ability to adhere to established procedures but also to think proactively and to communicate suggested procedural changes
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
  • Multifonds Accounting System Core
  • Fund Accounting knowledge/experiences Advanced
  • Banking/Finance/Audit Core
  • MS Office Tools Core

About Standard Chartered We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we\'ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you\'re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can\'t wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you\'ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
  • Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
  • Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
  • Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
  • In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
  • Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
  • Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
  • Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
  • Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
  • A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
  • Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
  • Recruitment assessments - some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you\'ve applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

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  • Job Id
    JD912233
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Education
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