Brian Lau

Background

About Brian Lau

I am currently part of the Trade Operations team at Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) Ltd, supporting the processing and settlement of trades across equities, fixed income, cash, FX, and unit trusts. In this role, I work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely trade confirmation, accurate settlement, and the resolution of trade-related matters. Alongside my professional responsibilities, I am pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Finance at Singapore Management University, specializing in Fund Management, Investment Advisory, and Sustainable Finance. Through my coursework, I have strengthened my technical knowledge in financial modeling, equity analysis, portfolio management, and corporate finance. My earlier experiences span business development, supply chain optimization, and legal research. At Shopee Pte Ltd, I supported supplier onboarding initiatives and business development programs. At Castlery Pte Ltd, I contributed to the development of supply chain intelligence tools and operational efficiency projects. My time at Harry Elias Partnership LLP provided early exposure to legal and regulatory frameworks through client advisory and research assignments. Internationally, I completed a study abroad program at Rikkyo University in Tokyo, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions and International Business Law, which broadened my understanding of cross-border financial and legal dynamics. With certifications in Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals, Market Concepts, and Environmental Social Governance, as well as proficiency in English, Chinese, and Japanese, I am continuing to develop a broad-based skill set to contribute effectively in finance and wealth management settings.