Brandon Yap

Brandon yap

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager for Fixed Income and Special Situations Fund

  • Education

    • Royal melbourne institute of technology

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree economics and finance
    • Singapore institute of management

      2009 - 2012
    • Temasek polytechnic

      2004 - 2007
      High school information technology
  • Experience

    • Citco fund services

      Jul 2012 - Nov 2014
      Operations analyst

      My daily scope covers reconciliations and error resolution for various clients, often liaising with them and their brokers. I am motivated by challenges and have proven myself to be able to prioritize and thrive in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.Responsibilities:- Prepare trade, position and cash reconciliation for delivery to client- Pre-reconciliation work such as processing Corporate Actions, GL entries, report generation and various necessities - Analyse and investigate breaks through the use of Bloomberg Terminal and other resources- Communicating and working with clients and brokers to aid resolution of outstanding issues- Train, coach and support new team members on system and daily responsibilities- Identify and redress any issues that arise from time to timeAchievements:- Creation of various Excel Macros using VBA to increase work efficiency and reduce human errors after identifying several risk areas (resulted in time savings of over 15% daily for each team member)- Was part of the Pre-Production Team, responsible for ensuring client data is correctly mapped onto house systems, processing of Corporate Actions, NAV and Fund of Fund reconciliations- Key member of the Social Committee and have participated in the planning of various company events Show less

    • Conifer financial services

      Mar 2015 - Oct 2017
      Fund accountant - analyst

      Further building on my previous experience, I am exposed to a wider range of responsibilities and functions. Adapting and similarly motivated by a brand new set of challenges, I was able to quickly assimilate and apply my skills to my daily work.Responsibilities:- Update and ensure accuracy of daily valuations of funds under my care- Keep track of fund performance by ensuring Cash, Trading Activiteis and Positions are updated - Preparation of Monthly Financial Reporting- Keep Manager updated on issues on daily basisAchievements:- Increased efficiency through the creation and use of several Macros in place of routine processes to save the Team time and effort Show less

    • Hedge fund in hong kong - credit and special situations

      Nov 2017 - now
      Operations manager

      As an Operations Manger in a Fund with a small headcount, I am called to step up to various functions within the Team.Daily work requires that I am proficient in various industry standard processes from standard trade settlements through OTC instruments, including long form settlement documentations. This is on top of daily internal reporting, trade booking, position and cash reconciliaitons. Under the Treasury function I report, manage and meet daily margin requirements facing counterparties including optimising the Fund's margin requirements though the allocation of investments accross our Prime Brokers. At times, proposing and executing large scale portfolio rebalancing exercises to meet the needs of the Fund.I am versed in the creation of reports for both investors and internal use. Having prepared routine monthly exposure and performance reports, I am also invloved in the creation of customised reporting requests from investors for their own needs.All of the above has to be juggled and prioritised to meet deadlines and would not be possible but for my ability to work using Excel. I have created Excel models and VBA macros to assist myself and the Team with streamlining monotonous processes, and repetitive work. Increasing efficiency and lowering risk of human errors accross the Team.With a background in IT, I am the designated point contact for all things technology related, while spearheading annual DR tests and other ad-hoc projects like Vulnerability Testing, system architecture upgrades, grants and other work. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Kayaking proficiency personal skill - 2 star

      Singapore canoe feration
      Jul 2013
    • Advanced open water diver

      Padi
      May 2010
    • Open water diver

      Padi
      May 2010