Transfer Agency Associate  

Role Summary:

The Transfer Agency Associate processes UITF subscription and redemption orders and assists the Transfer Agency Manager as required

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles subscription and redemption orders for UITF
• Performs trade confirmation with counterparties
• Maintains daily log sheet of trades and checks trade blotters
• Monitors accurate and timely settlement of all transactions
• Prepares accounting entries for daily transactions
• Uploads trade blotters on the trust system
• Prepares and dispatches Confirmation of Participation/Redemption for UITF investors
• Responsible in safekeeping of UITF Subscription and Redemption order documents
• Complies with regulatory requirements, company and group policies; maintain compliance awareness
• Coordinates with the third-party service provider for UITF registry functions and reporting
• Prepares instructions to custodian/s, merchant partner banks, fund providers, and other channels as required for funding and settlement of UITF transactions

• Relevant educational qualifications, preferably in university degree in economics, finance, business, accounting or similar courses
• At least 1 year relevant work experience, preferably in Transfer Agency in banking or investments industry
• Knowledge of the banking and financial services industries and asset management products
• Efficient and thorough; strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment; firm commitment on quality and excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders throughout an organization
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a relatively unstructured environment
• Proficiency with MS Office applications particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as familiarity with trading systems (Bloomberg etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, experience with bank accounting and financial statement analysis (highly preferred)
• Ability to identify and resolve potential issues / problems
• High level of integrity