Analyst - Tech & Ops

**About ASIFMA**:
ASIFMA is an independent, regional trade association with over 165 member firms comprising a diverse range of leading financial institutions from both the buy and sell side, including banks, asset managers, law firms and market infrastructure service providers. Together, we harness the shared interests of the financial industry to promote the development of liquid, deep and broad capital markets in Asia. ASIFMA advocates stable, innovative, competitive and efficient Asian capital markets that are necessary to support the region’s economic growth. We drive consensus, advocate solutions and effect change around key issues through the collective strength and clarity of one industry voice. Our many initiatives include consultations with regulators and exchanges, development of uniform industry standards, advocacy for enhanced markets through policy papers, and lowering the cost of doing business in the region. Through the GFMA alliance with SIFMA in the United States and AFME in Europe, ASIFMA also provides insights on global best practices and standards to benefit the region.

**ASIFMA objectives**:

- Promote the views of Asian capital markets participants at a national, regional and global level;
- Develop a constructive dialogue with policymakers, regulators and other relevant stakeholders on capital market and regulatory policies;
- Advocate for transparent regulations that are applied fairly and consistently;
- Promote the harmonisation of Asian financial market regulations with global standards and best practices; and
- Build relationships with and among members, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders.

**Role**:
For our Singapore office, we are now looking for an Analyst to support the office and the Executive Director, Technology and Operations who also covers our India advocacy initiatives. In this position you will play a central role in coordinating daily work and projects across the ASIFMA Singapore office. The role will offer excellent development opportunities.

A role for an energetic, self-starting generalist who is also willing to get into the details when it counts, it involves a wide range of responsibilities, from project management, research and drafting detailed content on emerging policy issues in specific designated policy areas, to management of member and regulatory relationships, meetings and processes to support the association. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Assisting the Head of Tech and Ops in organising and conducting member committees or working groups, preparing agendas, writing minutes and follow up;
- Issues/project management, from research and collation of member input to final drafting of reports, analyses and regulatory submissions;
- Identifying publications and research articles that support ASIFMA policy initiatives, and keeping up to date on international financial regulatory and policy developments;
- Coordinating with other Analysts from ASIFMA’s other teams as required;
- Communicating with members on regulatory/market developments and specific projects;
- Preparing or contributing to ASIFMA publications and white papers
- Project managing a large number of division-related projects and initiatives; and
- Administrative and process-related tasks involved in managing and meeting member needs, as well as managing the day-to-day challenges of working in a small, fast-paced organisation
- Various office management tasks, including but not limited to travel arrangements, meeting logistics, sourcing of office supplies, liaison with the HK office manager, expense management

**Key Competencies**:

- Educated to degree level (Bachelor or above), preferably in finance, economics, law, technology or a related field.
- Knowledge of (and preferably 1-3 years’ experience in) Capital Markets, technology or policy analysis, and a keen interest in Asian financial markets and technology.
- A strong interest in and analytic skills necessary to understand and analyse policy and regulatory issues affecting the industry and capital markets
- Attention to detail; first-class writing and stakeholder management skills; self-starter with can-do attitude; interest in on-the-job learning and development; diligence and integrity
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and project management skills, including the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, and ideally experience in customer/client service
- Strong Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent) skills; willingness to use CRM and other business tools to work smartly and efficiently
- High EQ and IQ (e.g. ability to prioritise, work independently, and exercise good judgment), high
- level literacy for a fast-paced environment, cross-cultural awareness
- Exceptional written, presentation and business communications skills (English)
- Business proficiency in an Asian language, aplus

**Key Personal Attributes**:

- Team player, good interpersonal skills
- Eager to learn and grow i