Job Description

Position Description:

The Asia Investment Operations Associate/Senior Associate proactively and accurately manages a variety of investment operations activities. The role involves cash/liquidity management, collateral margining, asset set up, derivatives confirmation, claims management, coordination of portfolio transition events, and account management servicing. The position involves daily interaction with Portfolio Managers/Traders, Trade Compliance, Client Facing Professionals, Back Office Operations, Custodian Banks and Brokers. The candidate will support the Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong trading desks covering APAC markets. The role also requires direct interfacing with Middle Office/Project Management & Onboarding/Operations staff and other teams located around the globe. This position requires assertiveness, acute attention to details, and an aptitude for managing multiple competing priorities with minimal oversight or direction. Additionally, this position requires agility in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily Tasks:

1. Run cash investing and liquidity models/report for Traders. 2. Agree/dispute collateral margin calls and facilitate pull backs on excess collateral. 3. Address inquiries from Portfolio Management and Account Management Teams. 4. Assist with the oversight and resolution of trade settlement issues, fails, and claims. 5. Perform daily asset set up function of various securities, such as, bond, derivatives, and equities. 6. Perform derivatives confirmation on the MarkitWire platform (MW).

• Monthly Tasks:

1. Client Reportings.

• Ad-Hoc:

1. Leading projects and initiatives to enhance PIMCO’s operational and trading capabilities. 2. Research and resolve inquiries from internal and external groups. 3. Building and/or supporting the development of metric reports that pinpoint areas or risk to be presented to senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Economics or Finance preferred.

• 3+ years of work experience in the investment management or financial service industry.

• Strong knowledge in cash and collateral management, Asset set up (reference data knowledge), transition events handling, and claims management.

• Product knowledge in processing and settlement of various financial products (Fixed Income, Forex, Derivatives, Repos, TBAs and Equity products recommended).

• Experience in managing processes, and prioritizing multiple tasks within a fast paced, high pressure environment, and possess an acute attention to details.

• Experience in managing internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience with MS computer applications, Bloomberg trade order management system, DTCC DS Match, MarkitWire and novation consent platforms desirable.

• Strong Excel and database knowledge; SQL, Macros, Python programming knowledge will be a plus.

• Able to work independently and across various teams, intuitive and a quick learner.

• Self-motivated problem solver and results oriented; contributing to the firm’s success.

• Strong team player; ability to partner effectively with multiple teams.

• Strong and robust control mindset. Adapt to new ideas, process and control implementation with.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong written and verbal Chinese communication skills will be a plus.

• Thoughtful and ethical; demonstrates good judgement and decision-making skills.

• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Flexible in Team’s shift arrangements (covering all APAC markets – may need to cover on Singapore holidays).