Description

The Company

Our client is a Hong Kong-based hedge fund looking to hire a Fund Operations professional. This role offers broad exposure across fund operations, including trade support, fund accounting, NAV calculations, reconciliations, and daily operational activities, while also providing opportunities to improve processes and drive automation initiatives.

They are ideally looking for someone with about 3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Candidates with coding skills or backgrounds in Operations, Trade Support, Finance, Accounting, or Business Analysis would be highly regarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and high-performing investment firm with significant learning and growth potential.

The Role

• NAV, valuation & reporting: Review NAV, P/L, and valuation outputs, perform reconciliations where required, and prepare weekly estimates and internal reports.
• Trade lifecycle management: Oversee trades end-to-end including booking, affirmation, confirmation, and settlement tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Reconciliations & break resolution: Perform daily cash and position reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and work with brokers, administrators, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Vendor oversight & liaison: Act as key contact with prime brokers, administrators, and external partners to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Cash, collateral & payments: Monitor cash balances, margin/collateral movements, and support funding and payment processes to ensure smooth operations.
• Corporate actions & capital activities: Track corporate actions, subscriptions/redemptions, and ensure all events are accurately reflected across records.
• Controls, audit & risk support: Assist with operational controls, audit processes, and internal checks to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
• Process improvement & projects: Identify workflow enhancements, streamline processes, and support automation initiatives and ad-hoc projects.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Fund Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA qualification (completed or in progress) would be a strong advantage.
• About 3 years of experience in fund operations, fund accounting, NAV calculation, trade operations, reconciliation, or middle office functions.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, valuation processes, and operational workflows within the asset management or hedge fund industry.
• Good knowledge of investment products and the trade lifecycle would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to fund accounting platforms or data analytics tools is advantageous.
• Experience with Excel, VBA, or automation tools would be highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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Reference Number: 67010-0013496986

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