Description

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.