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SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) LTD

Schroders is a leading independent international asset management and private banking group, with more than 200 years experience in financial service and over US$147.7 billion under management as at 31 March 2009.

We manage investments across all major asset classes in developed and emerging countries; hedge funds, equities and bonds, money markets, private equities and property. Our clients include large pension funds, government bodies, charities, corporations and individual investors throughout the world.

In Singapore, Schroders' presence dates back to the early 1970s. We manage funds for institutions, government-linked organizations, private clients and unit trusts. Schroders' strong local franchise is reflected in the wide range of Singapore-authorised unit trusts and our leading position in terms of retail assets under management.

Portfolio Reporting Specialist (Graduate Trainee – 12 months Contract)

Brief

We are looking to hire recent graduates under the MAS Finance Graduate Immersion Programme, with less than one year of working experience and hold relevant residential status, to join our Portfolio Services Department for a period of 12 months.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Portfolio Reporting Team and responsible for reconciliation, portfolio reporting (including valuation and other ad-hoc reporting to clients) and portfolio transitions.

This role provides an exposure across the investment desks and operation teams in the region as Singapore is also an operational hub for Hong Kong, Japan and Indonesia.

Role and Responsibilities

* Perform reconciliation on cash, stock and net asset value against custodian records
* Review and follow-up on reconciliation discrepancies with internal clients, counterparties and custodians
* Generate and prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc valuation reports and additional portfolio reporting for clients
* Conduct control checks that would affect reporting to clients
* Provide transitions support for new/close portfolios or assets transfers
* Supporting the Head of Portfolio Reporting in service improvement projects

The Person

* Responsible
* Service-oriented
* Team player
* Meticulous
* Diligent
* Desire to improve processes
* Immense appetite for knowledge
* Good Excel skills particularly in the areas of Macro and Visual Basic
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good problem solving skills
* Deadline driven with the ability to prioritise

Please submit your application, cover letter with detailed resume, academic transcripts, recent photo, contact telephone number and transcript to:

Email : hrsg@schroders.com
Website : www.schroders.com.sg

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.