Senior Associate, Investment Services (Operations - Trade Support)

Senior Associate, Investment Services (Operations - Trade Support)

Location: London, ENG, GB, SW1Y 6QY

Group: Corporate Group

Department: Investment Services

Section: Operations

Job Type: Permanent

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$434 billion (US$324 billion, €299 billion, £250 billion, and RMB2.35 trillion) as at 31 March 2025. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$35 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$469 billion.

Our Purpose "So Every Generation Prospers" guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations.

Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

• Work with Public Markets/Investment Group to provide trade support for all asset classes (Public Markets and Privates), including cash equities/cash bonds, OTC derivatives such as OTC equity/index options, total return swaps, FX/NDFs, IRS/CCS and private funds/direct investments.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders to troubleshoot ad-hoc problems, to ensure accurate trade capture and trade support.
• Support asset servicing and lifecycle activities including mandatory/voluntary corporate actions for all asset classes stated above, such as stock splits, spin-offs, tender offers, rights, option exercise/assignments, TRS swap resets.
• Work closely with external Counterparties and internal stakeholders to support the Collateral Management process for both Initial Margin and Variation Margin, and resolve discrepancies in margin differences whenever necessary.
• Handle and resolve trade/settlement discrepancies with counterparties/custodians to ensure timely and smooth settlements.
• Manage security setups across all systems whenever necessary
• Work with different stakeholders to propose continuous improvements for existing operational tasks.
• Handle ad hoc projects/initiatives as assigned

• A degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or other related fields.
• 5-7 years experience in handling both Derivatives and capital markets preferred.
• Strong MS Excel knowledge is a must, as is comfort with Vlookups and Pivot tables. VBA/Python skillset will be great to have.
• In depth knowledge of post trade processes across EMEA/US markets.
• Experience with SWIFT and SimCorp Dimension system will be good to have.
• The desire for a fast paced environment and 'to wear multiple hats'.
• Self starter, meticulous, team player, and excellent problem solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an enthusiasm for continuous learning.