Associate - Central Dealing

Key Responsibilities

• Strategise and execute trades on a best-effort basis across domestic and international markets.
• Daily monitoring on trading activities and provide timely updates to the Portfolio Manager, including views on market sentiment, liquidity flows, trading volumes, and price volatility.
• Enhance the effectiveness of trade execution and dealing processes, including business allocation to stockbrokers in accordance with approved tier structures and allocation guidelines.
• Build rapport and maintain strong working relationships with investment industry participants (stockbrokers, investment banks, corporates) and internal investment support teams.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, regulatory frameworks, and internal policies and guidelines.
• Prepare, present, and seek investment approvals up to the Investment Committees level when required.
• Apply knowledge, skills, and experience to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve specific project and investment objectives.

Key Requirements

• Possess a professional qualification or bachelor’s degree in related discipline such as Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy, or Economics.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in equity dealing within the investment management industry.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in equity dealing with strong execution capabilities and market knowledge.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, trading strategies, and market microstructure, including liquidity, order types, and price dynamics.
• Proficient in using trading platforms and market data systems (such as Bloomberg, order management and execution management systems).
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and best execution practices applicable to equity trading.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.