Full Time Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), Asset Management Jobs, in Clifford Capital - Maukerja

Position Overview

Clifford Capital Asset Management (“AM”) is a new line of business that was established in December 2024. CCAM is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) and holds a Capital Market Service License to conduct fund management activities for accredited and institutional investors. CCAM will focus on launching mandates as well as collective investment schemes.

Reporting to Group Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent will support the Group Head of AM / AM CEO and is responsible for leading the operational management of the asset management business. He/She will be a key member of AM’s management team to ensure strategic business priorities are developed and delivered smoothly, holistically and meeting CMS License and fiduciary obligations.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Skillsets:

A) Strategic Leadership & Business Management

• Supports the Group Head of AM in communicating and collaborating with internal stakeholders within Asset Management) and across the Company

• Be involved in Strategic Business Planning, this includes special projects and annual BAU planning / budgeting cycles, expense oversight, resource and headcount planning

• Preparation of strategy decks and management reporting materials for Board, Government Agencies and other internal/external stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of such materials ahead of deadlines.

• Support Group Head of AM in engaging with Government agencies, such as Monetary Authority of Singapore, as required and in consultation and alignment with Compliance.

B) Operating Model, Process Approval and Design

• Work with Group COO to design and enhance AM’s target operating model, with clear accountability for operational processes performed within AM; be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures for the AM business; and be involved in planning, delivery and operationalisation of specific group projects where required.

• Build and scale the operating platform of the AM business, ensuring operational readiness, governance discipline, and execution excellence.

• Partner with business and functional teams to define and document end-to-end operating processes, roles, responsibilities, controls, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure operational readiness for all strategic initiatives, including:

o New fund launches

o Separate Managed Accounts (SMAs)

o New products and strategies

o New instruments

o Strategic partnerships

• Own and oversee the New Product Approval Process for AM. Coordinate cross-functional review and sign-off from Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Operations, Tax, IT, etc.

• Monitor implementation milestones and ensure timely execution of approved initiatives.

C) Investor Operations & Service Provider Management

• Onboard and oversee third-party service providers for Asset Management (e.g. custodians, fund adminstrators etc.) where required

• Oversee investor operations and servicing, including onboarding, KYC/AML coordination, investor reporting, due diligence requests and operational support for client and limited partner requirements.

• Oversee the development of AM’s technology and data management requirements (funds, investor data, client servicing requirements) and collaborate with group functions (e.g. Technology) to develop solutions and protocols.

D) Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Governance, controls, and regulatory compliance: ensuring frameworks, policies, procedures are set-up, monitored, remediated (where gaps exist), and reported. (e.g. with Legal, compliance, risk, operations, HR).

• In conjunction with Risk team, build and oversee incident management processes, including maintenance of an operational error and breach log. Identify root causes of AM operational issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Represent AM in managing internal and external audit reviews.

• Any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned by Group Chief Operating Officer and/or the Group Head of AM from time-to-time.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of experience in asset management, private credit or broader private markets

• Proven track record in senior operations, COO, or business management roles in asset management companies, banks or financial institutions

• Good understanding of legal structures for financing vehicle/fund vehicles, fund operations/ administration, tax, shareholder and stakeholder corporate documentation and ongoing requirements

• Strong knowledge of investment operations, fund finance, compliance and technology infrastructure

• Hands-on experience in business analytics, financial forecasting and modelling, budget management, taxation, controllership, financial reporting

• Knowledgeable in and experience with managing key stakeholder obligations and MAS CMS Licensing requirements.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing fund administration, outsourced service providers, investor operations, operating technology and operational resilience within a regulated asset management platform.

• Team player, willingness to roll-up sleeves and take ownership of the operation, managing and executing processes effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and with strong presentation and analytical skills