vp, fund operations - asset management.

You will be joining a highly reputable asset management firm with a strong footprint in the Asian financial market. The organisation prides itself on offering a diverse portfolio of sophisticated investment products, maintaining robust regulatory compliance, and driving continuous innovation in both fund management and operational efficiency.

about the team.You will lead a dynamic and high-performing fund operations department. The team culture is collaborative and fast-paced, requiring close partnership with investment, trading, risk, and IT divisions. As a leader, you will play a key role in coaching staff, managing performance, and planning succession to build a future-ready workforce.

about the job.

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end fund operations function across private funds, ETFs, public funds, QFII-related business, and Discretionary Account business.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the fund operations framework, control environment, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of operational processes, reporting deliverables, and exception handling, including resolving trade matching issues and settlement failures.
• Manage daily operations including subscriptions/redemptions, cash flow management, trade settlement, fee payments, reconciliations, NAV valuation, and position monitoring.
• Supervise system automation initiatives and new fund launches, encompassing test case preparation, UAT, and implementation support.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, providing required operational data and supporting documentation.
• Perform KYC/AML reviews during account opening and subscription/redemption processes.
• Manage relationships with custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers to drive service quality.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across the full fund lifecycle while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, reporting, and governance requirements.
• Drive process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and scalability.

skills & experiences required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Industry Experience: A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in asset management operations, fund administration, fund accounting, or middle-office functions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Product Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end operational workflows across private and public funds, ETFs, QFII, and Discretionary Accounts.
• Relationship Management: Proven track record of collaborating with and overseeing external counterparties, including custodians, fund administrators, and brokers.
• Key Competencies: Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, backed by strong problem-solving capabilities.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to vicky.ho@randstad.com.hk.