about the company.
The hiring firm is a premier asset management organization in Hong Kong providing comprehensive investment solutions to institutional clients. Managing a diverse portfolio across fixed income, equities, ETFs, and alternative vehicles, the company operates under robust governance and risk frameworks.
about the team.
You will join the Finance, Investment Services & IT division, reporting to the Associate Director of Investment Services. The team works in a fast-paced middle-office environment, collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers, internal operations partners, external custodians, fund administrators, and system vendors.
about the job.
Trade & Cash Management (~80%):
Oversee daily trade processing workflows and resolve execution or settlement breaks efficiently.
Manage liquidity positions, run transaction reconciliations, and address balance discrepancies.
Coordinate corporate action workflows, ensuring timely elections and accurate ledger postings.
Serve as the primary operational liaison for fund administrators, custodians, and counterparties.
Safeguard operational integrity by upholding rigorous risk management and compliance guidelines.
Onboarding & Transformation (~20%):
Lead operational readiness for new mandate launches, fund setups, and custodian account setups.
Partner with service providers to streamline fund onboarding and account configurations.
Drive process automation, system upgrades, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across middle-office tools.
skills & experience required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in investment operations, custody servicing, middle office, or fund administration.
Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with trade processing lifecycle, cash reconciliations, corporate actions, and institutional custody workflows.
Systems: Hands-on exposure to core industry software such as Aladdin, Eagle, Citidirect, or equivalent platforms.
Software: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and office productivity suites.
Specialisation: Background in fund launches, product onboarding, or system implementation is an advantage.
Language: Excellent command of professional written and spoken English.
