Client Transitions Analyst
Job Summary
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
TITLE: Client Transitions Analyst
TEAM: Client Operations APAC
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Tracing our roots to 1928 Wellington Management Company LLP is one of the worlds largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1 trillion in assets under management we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets including equity fixed income multi-asset and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce and to fostering an open collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome people with diverse life experiences fresh ideas and specialized subject-matter expertise.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Client Transitions Analyst (CTA) is a member of the APAC Client Operations team part of the broader Global Operations group. The role supports the execution of client transition events.
The CTA supports the operational execution of new mandate fundings terminations assetinkind flows and product or portfolio changes with a strong focus on operational risk management and control. The role works closely with Client Group teams Client Integration Managers Investment Services Technology and other functional partners to deliver a consistent and wellcontrolled transition experience. This includes acting as an operational liaison across internal teams and coordinating extensively with external parties such as custodian banks thirdparty administrators outsourcing providers vendors and transition managers. A significant portion of the role involves crossfunctional coordination and communication to ensure transition events are executed accurately on time and in line with the firms risk framework.
The role is inherently crossfunctional and varied requiring strong ownership attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment a collaborative mindset and a practical approach to improving complex operational processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the endtoend operational lifecycle of client and portfolio accounts including account openings restructurings closures and ongoing maintenance across internal reporting compliance and operational systems.
- Coordinate the timely and accurate delivery of account opening and transition documentation including custodial and market openings internal and external connectivity and execution of assetinkind processing.
- Initiate review and approve account and portfolio setups ensuring appropriate controls are applied including the accurate use of internal trade restriction flags.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties including custodians vendors and service providers to ensure effective and wellcontrolled delivery of operational services.
- Identify and implement process improvements controls and best practices to enhance operational efficiency quality scalability and risk management.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of operational policies procedures and solutions aligned to the firms operating model and risk framework.
- Leverage regional expertise including knowledge of APAC market practices and regulatory expectations to deliver an operating model appropriate for local client needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 46 years of experience in the financial services industry with working knowledge of investment management operations and custodian bank processes.
- Experience in investment operations including custody and accounting/recordkeeping; exposure to operational risk management environments preferred.
- Solid understanding of capital markets operations foreign exchange transactions and their impact on recordkeeping and client portfolios.
- Knowledge of local regulatory regimes and associated operational and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational analytical and decisionmaking skills with the ability to manage changing priorities effectively.
- Welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage effectively with global stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner effectively across functions and regions.
- Advanced degrees language skills and/or progress toward the CFA designation viewed favorably.
- Experience using productivity automation or lowcode tools (e.g. Copilot Power Automate Python HighGear Alteryx) is advantageous.
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Hong KongNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
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About Company
If Napoleon had met this Wellington, Waterloo would have taken on a whole new meaning: sound asset management. Wellington Management oversees investments for more than 2,000 institutional clients in some 50 countries. It has approximately $620 billion of assets under management. Clien ... View more