Associate Client Trading Operations

Client Trading Services Associate

About

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner for global funds, providing comprehensive asset servicing and operational solutions for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, the company offers fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, and business consulting. Operating from 14 locations worldwide, MUFG Investor Services helps clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate complex investment management landscapes. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest financial institutions, it combines deep expertise with significant strength and stability.

This role provides a full range of client trading services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate trading documentation for capital commitments, subscriptions, redemptions, switches, and transfer trades in line with client and fund requirements.
• Compile, examine, and review AML/KYC due-diligence packages for submission to underlying fund administrators.
• Process custody trade settlements, including initiating wire instructions and completing verification callbacks.
• Monitor and manage trading deadlines to ensure all trades are executed, confirmed, and reconciled accurately and on time.
• Maintain full ownership of the end-to-end trade workflow, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Apply operational controls, follow SOPs, and complete required checklists to meet internal compliance standards.
• Liaise professionally with clients, fund administrators, and internal teams to resolve trade-related queries.
• Analyze, investigate, and independently resolve discrepancies or exceptions raised by external or internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely responses to operational inquiries and maintain thorough documentation and communication records.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and efficiency opportunities to support continuous process and workflow improvement.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education/University Degree with a concentration in finance, accounting, or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience working in the fund administration industry with exposure to Client Delivery, Investor Delivery, and/or AML/KYC processes.
• An understanding of fund services practices, such as fund order execution and settlements, various fund structures, fund documentation, investor account opening, and AML/FATCA requirements.
• Experience in client trading is desirable.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Excel and Adobe PDF.
• Working knowledge of SWIFT, including Securities and Payment Swift messages, and experience processing wires is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to discern time-sensitive issues and prioritize appropriately.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and meet established deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Effective communication skills are required.