Business Operations Manager, External Fund

"[What the role is]" The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore - banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry. Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape. "[What you will be working on]" As part of the Reserve Management Department that is responsible for the management of Singapore’s official foreign reserves, you will work with key department personnel to strengthen the control framework, ensure the timely execution of our investment mandates and contribute to the smooth operation of the department. Your role includes: - Legal and Compliance - Review and negotiate contracts, including investment management agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs. - Coordinate with counterparties and fund managers to update contractual arrangements to ensure compliance with regulatory directives and internal policies. - Liaise with legal counsel and internal teams to manage legal inquiries and issues effectively. - Investment Operations - Coordinate with fund managers, transition managers, custodians and internal teams to onboard and terminate investment mandates - Provide operational support for portfolio changes - Data/System Management - Assist with the administration of data, IT and trading systems and liaising with various service providers when necessary e.g. request for proposals. - Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance system functionalities and resolve technical issues. - Administrative Support - Coordinate with other departments in areas of control and internal operating procedures, enterprise risk, business continuity planning and audit. - Provide administrative support in relation to performance reporting, payments and knowledge management. [What you will be working on] As part of the Reserve Management Department that is responsible for the management of Singapore’s official foreign reserves, you will work with key department personnel to strengthen the control framework, ensure the timely execution of our investment mandates and contribute to the smooth operation of the department. Your role includes: - Legal and Compliance - Review and negotiate contracts, including investment management agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs. - Coordinate with counterparties and fund managers to update contractual arrangements to ensure compliance with regulatory directives and internal policies. - Liaise with legal counsel and internal teams to manage legal inquiries and issues effectively. - Investment Operations - Coordinate with fund managers, transition managers, custodians and internal teams to onboard and terminate investment mandates - Provide operational support for portfolio changes - Data/System Management - Assist with the administration of data, IT and trading systems and liaising with various service providers when necessary e.g. request for proposals. - Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance system functionalities and resolve technical issues. - Administrative Support - Coordinate with other departments in areas of control and internal operating procedures, enterprise risk, business continuity planning and audit. - Provide administrative support in relation to performance reporting, payments and knowledge management. - "[ What we are looking for]"- Relevant experience in legal, compliance and operations. - Team player with good project management skills, and able to manage multiple ongoing projects at the same time. - Proficient in using and learning technology, online systems, databases. - Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines. - Some product knowledge of equity, fixed income, or FX is preferred. - Prior experience with IMA negotiation or transition management is preferred but not essential. - Prior experience with trading systems is preferred but not essential. - Applicants should be Singapore citizens