Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Our investment professionals are responsible for delivering investment outcomes to our clients. They are enabled by many teams including Front Office Services (FOS), which is responsible for operations and support functions.
Ensure independent, risk-based assurance overrule governance and monitoring effectiveness.
- Governance & Standards: Define and maintain regional standards for investment guideline interpretation, rule coding, monitoring and escalation.
- Risk-Based Rule Assurance: Perform risk‑based reviews to ensure the completeness, accuracy and attestation of investment compliance rules.
- Issue, Incidents & Remediation Oversight: Track, challenge and escalate material issues, breaches and audit findings; ensure clear ownership and timely closure.
- Interface with Risk & Audit: Act as the first‑line assurance partner, without duplicating second‑ or third‑line responsibilities.
This includes:
- Guideline interpretation, translation, testing and sign-off.
- Aladdin training assistance.
- Pre & Post trade monitoring process & policy documentation.
- Centralization on rule coding & testing for Eastspring regionally.
- Standardization of rule coding for certain generic rules.
- Identification of opportunities for optimized rule maintenance and enhanced processes and system features.
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Degree in Business, Banking & Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry.
- Strong experience in investment compliance monitoring, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. UCITS, MAS, CPF) and Aladdin platform usage.
- Solid understanding of asset management operations, particularly in investment compliance and risk monitoring frameworks.
- Highly proficient in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across regions and seniority levels.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
- Demonstrated ability in prioritization, facilitation, and delivery management in a dynamic environment.
- Technically adept, with a structured and solution-oriented mindset.
- Results-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Upholds high professional and ethical standards, with a strong focus on risk control and compliance.
- Performs effectively under pressure and thrives in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
- People management or team leadership experience is a plus.
Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
