Fund Operations Associate

BGC, Taguig | Hybrid | Competitive Salary | Join a global alternative asset manager with exciting growth opportunities.

About the Company

About MA Financial Group Limited, formerly Moelis Australia, is an ASX-listed financial services firm specialising in asset management, lending, corporate advisory, and equities. Launched in 2009, we have advised on transactions worth over $110 billion and assisted clients to raise $11.5 billion in equity capital markets. Today, we have $15.3 billion in assets under management.

Established as a joint venture with NYSE-listed Moelis & Company – a leading global independent investment bank – the firm has grown to become a team of ~400 across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and USA.

Our asset management division, MA Asset Management, creates and manages investment opportunities for institutional, wholesale and retail investors in real estate, credit, hospitality, private equity and venture capital.

About the Role

This role is focused on preparing and delivering accurate operational reports, monitoring key operational metrics and controls, supporting various reporting requirements, ensuring accurate processing of settlement activities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational queries and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely operational reports covering settlements, cash positions, portfolios, and exceptions.
• Monitor key operational metrics, identify control exceptions, and report service provider performance and outstanding actions.
• Support investor, regulatory, compliance, audit, and management reporting by providing accurate operational data and documentation.
• Ensure settlement activities, FX hedging, and collateral management are processed accurately while maintaining strong operational controls.
• Collaborate with investment teams, fund accountants, custodians, and service providers to resolve operational queries and improve reporting processes.
• Support operational improvement initiatives, including implementing new controls, documenting procedures, and contributing to data migration and system enhancement projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in investment operations, with a strong background in settlements and operational controls.
• Experience preparing and validating operational data, with a solid understanding of the investment lifecycle and middle office processes.
• Ability to investigate and resolve settlement and reconciliation exceptions by working closely with counterparties and custodians.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of multi-asset funds (fixed income and credit preferred); experience with WSO or fund accounting is advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk frameworks and a commitment to maintaining operational accuracy and compliance.

Required Skills

• Strong background in settlements and operational controls.
• Experience preparing and validating operational data.
• Ability to investigate and resolve settlement and reconciliation exceptions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of risk frameworks and commitment to operational accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of multi-asset funds (fixed income and credit preferred).
• Experience with WSO or fund accounting.