Fund Operations Assistant Vice President/ Vice President

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Fund Operations Assistant Vice President/ Vice President to ensure the seamless and accurate execution of all middle and back-office functions. The successful candidate will be the cornerstone of operational integrity, focusing on trade lifecycle management, robust reconciliation, strategic vendor oversight, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete trade process from execution to settlement for equities, fixed income, and derivatives. Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation, and resolution of any settlement issues
• Oversee daily NAV calculations, financial reporting, and investor disclosures for funds/discretionary account under HKFRS/IFRS
• Perform daily and periodic reconciliations of cash, holdings, and transactions between internal records, brokers, and custodians. Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, including fund administrators, custodians, and auditors
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate operational workflows
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalability. Lead or contribute to projects such as new fund launches and system implementations
• Ensure operations adhere to internal policies and Hong Kong SFC regulations
• Support audit requests and contribute to the production of accurate management and regulatory reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in fund operations, middle office, or fund administration within an asset management firm
• Solid understanding of multi-asset investment products (equities, fixed income) and common fund structures (e.g., Unit Trusts, OFCs)
• Proven track record in managing relationships with fund administrators and custodians
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly advantageous