Asset Management Operations, Portfolio Control & Analysis (Japanese Speaking), Analyst / Associate – Singapore recruitment

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Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all areas of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery role, Operations provides essential risk management and control, preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation.

Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to our business.

Business Unit Overview
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is the investment management arm providing global investment opportunities to a substantial and diversified client base including institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. GSAM has become one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally, with responsibility for over $700bn assets under management. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.
GSAM Operations consists of three broad functional areas: Trade Management, Portfolio Control Analysis and Investment Services Group, all of which work in a dynamic environment where control, client service and excellence in execution are fundamental principles.

The Portfolio Control Analysis (PCA) team has primary responsibility for all aspects of portfolio control, accounting, cash management and client reporting. This is undertaken for a wide range of clients and a complex product range covering equities, fixed income, currency and derivatives. In this the team supports Portfolio Managers and Traders, Sales and Marketing and Client Service professionals by providing accurate and timely client account information. This involves extensive interaction with internal and external parties to ensure effective oversight for existing business and also to shape and implement solutions for new products, strategies and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Administrator (Tokyo support)

Tje GSAM PCA team is responsible for Reconciliation, Client Reporting and providing Cash Management support. In performing its tasks, the PCA team liaises extensively with Custodians, Fund Administrators, Transfer Agents, Trading Desks, Credit Risk Management and other internal parties in resolving breaks, addressing client queries and desk queries.

The role is primarily responsible for completion of tasks in relation to set of accounts assigned and where required assist the team in managing day to day deliverables. There are also opportunities to be involved in local and/or global projects. Specifically, detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Completion of PCA tasks in relation to set of accounts assigned such as reconciliation, exception resolution, query handling and any tasks assigned
• Perform check out for tasks carried out by junior members of the team such as breaks review, posting checks, client reporting checks and any other tasks assigned by managers or team leaders
• May be assigned ownership of complex and/or sensitive accounts and need to ensure all relevant PCA tasks are performed correctly relating to those accounts
• Assist junior members in resolving complex issues and help to escalate; provide suggestions for resolution and enhancement or improvement
• Conduct training sessions for junior and new members of the team
• Provide coverage for team members due to absence and may be required to cover Team Manager in his or her absence
• Documenting process flows and creating procedure manuals for the function performed.
• Contributing to the development of the methods to improve processes, reduce risks, increase controls, and / or increase customer satisfaction.
• Sharing knowledge of processes and systems with new analysts.

Particular capabilities that are required of the role within PCA are:
• Problem solving capability for complex accounting, cash management, performance and portfolio issues.
• Client reporting covering portfolio analysis, accounting and regulatory reports.
• Limited liaison with internal and external clients.
• Extensive ad hoc analysis for fund managers and clients.
 

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years asset management/operations experience or similar
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve most common problems that arise
• Excellent communication skills
 

Preferred Qualifications
• Good understanding of client types, relevant markets, products, processes, regulations and systems required to achieve business objectives
• In-depth understanding of the economics that underlie transactions or processes being performed
• Proactive in seeing and undertaking appropriate training to further enhance client / market / industry knowledge
• Business level Japanese language skills advantageous

Interpersonal Traits
• Capability to prioritise and make decision in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic team player, able to work well within a group
• Flexible individual, able to be learn quickly

Qualifications
• Part / qualified accountancy qualifications are advantageous
• Minimum undergraduate degree

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