Hedge Fund Operations Associate

About the Company

We are a Singapore-based hedge fund manager with a primary focus on Japanese equities. As we continue to expand our strategies and AUM, we are looking for a highly disciplined and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join our team.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and reporting to the Head of Operations, this role is strictly process driven. The core focus is ensuring the flawless execution of daily operational workflows, from trade processing to reconciliations. We are looking for a highly reliable operator who focuses on accurate, timely delivery and seamless coordination with our prime brokers and fund administrator.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trade Processing: Manage the daily trade lifecycle from T+0 matching through to settlement, ensuring all trades across Asian markets are accurately captured and processed without delay.
2. Reconciliation & NAV: Perform rigorous daily cash, position, and trade reconciliations. Coordinate directly with the Fund Administrator to investigate breaks, resolve discrepancies, and finalise the monthly NAV.
3. Counterparty Coordination: Act as the operational contact for executing brokers and Prime Brokers to ensure smooth trade matching and fail management.
4. Operational Support: Handle basic compliance monitoring and reporting data preparation to support the broader team.

Requirements

1. Experience: 2 to 5 years’ experience in a hedge fund, prime brokerage, or fund administration.
2. Operational Discipline: High attention to detail is non-negotiable. You must possess a "zero-mistake" mindset and the ability to independently process time-sensitive tasks under pressure.
3. Product Knowledge: Solid operational understanding of equities and futures. Familiarity with Japanese/Asian market is a strong advantage.
4. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Prior experience working with Order Management Systems (OMS) or Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) is required.
5. Communication: Clear, concise communication in English to coordinate efficiently with external counterparties. Proficiency in Japanese is a plus but not required.