Transfer Agency Associate

at  ATR Asset Management ATRAM

The ATR Asset Management Group (ATRAM or ATRAM Group) operates through ATR Asset Management, Inc. (ATRAM MF) and the ATRAM Trust Corporation (Formerly Maybank ATR Kim Eng Capital Partners, Inc. - Trust).
In 2009, the ATRAM Group decided to expand its presence in the fast-growing domestic asset management industry by forming a dedicated business group called ATR Asset Management Group (ATRAM or ATRAM Group). This group, comprised of ATRAM MF and ATRAM - Trust, manages portfolios consisting of mutual funds, trust assets, insurance portfolios, and real estate for proprietary and third party clients.
Why join us?
ATR Asset Management (ATRAM) is the leading independent asset manager in the Philippines with over USD2.57 billion in assets under management, providing investment management solutions to retail and institutional clients.
ATRAM has received a number of awards over the years including The Asset Benchmark Research - Top Investment House (1st Place) for 2019, The Asset Benchmark Research - Top Investment House (2nd Place) for 2018, The Asset Rising Star Award for 2017, Asian Investor Fund House of the Year (Philippines) for 2014 and 2015. ATRAM pioneered global feeder funds in the local market which provide Philippine clients with easy and cost-effective means of investing globally.
ATRAM offers a professional, fair and progressive work environment. In addition, ATRAM strongly supports career development and work-life balance for its employees.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Transfer Agency Associate processes UITF subscription and redemption orders and assists the Transfer Agency Manager as required

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handles subscription and redemption orders for UITF
Performs trade confirmation with counterparties
Maintains daily log sheet of trades and checks trade blotters
Monitors accurate and timely settlement of all transactions
Prepares accounting entries for daily transactions
Uploads trade blotters on the trust system
Prepares and dispatches Confirmation of Participation/Redemption for UITF investors
Responsible in safekeeping of UITF Subscription and Redemption order documents
Complies with regulatory requirements, company and group policies; maintain compliance awareness
Coordinates with the third-party service provider for UITF registry functions and reporting
Prepares instructions to custodian/s, merchant partner banks, fund providers, and other channels as required for funding and settlement of UITF transactions
Relevant educational qualifications, preferably in university degree in economics, finance, business, accounting or similar courses
At least 1 year relevant work experience, preferably in Transfer Agency in banking or investments industry
Knowledge of the banking and financial services industries and asset management products
Efficient and thorough; strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment; firm commitment on quality and excellence.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders throughout an organization
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Self-motivated, able to work independently in a relatively unstructured environment
Proficiency with MS Office applications particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as familiarity with trading systems (Bloomberg etc.)
Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, experience with bank accounting and financial statement analysis (highly preferred)
Ability to identify and resolve potential issues / problems
High level of integrit