AVP - Trading Operations(Hedge Fund)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Competitive compensation structure and benefits

Hong Kong base

Job summary

A leading alternative investment manager is seeking a Vice President of Trading Operations in Hong Kong to oversee the lifecycle of tradeable securities in APAC markets. The role involves organizing investment discussions, supporting corporate securities transactions, and coordinating with custodians and dealers. Candidates require 5-10 years of experience in the investment industry, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong skills in Excel and data management. Competitive compensation and global exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of direct experience at a securities or buy side investment firm.
• Experience working with large data sets and understanding data hierarchy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Experience with risk, settlements, or trading assistant functions.
• Experience with Prime Brokers, Custodians, OTC counterparties.
• Experience implementing scalable Front Office solutions.
• Experience working with large data sets; data hierarchy understanding.
• Highest integrity and ethical standards; collaborative mindset.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work across the organization.
• Ability to communicate at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead initial investment discussions and maintain investment pipeline accuracy.
• Support APAC investment team with corporate securities transactions.
• Coordinate with global custodians and dealers to improve processing workflows.
• Serve as a primary resource for business and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a go-to resource for the business, asset management, and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to launch accounts and improve workflows.
• Support new custodians, trading counterparts, and financing lines; establish accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile cash inflows/outflows from investments; data integrity analysis.
• Promote and sponsor ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Risk management experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Experience with Prime Brokers and Custodians

Ability to implement scalable solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VBA)

Job description

A leading alternative investment manager is looking to expand the global Operations Team through the addition of a Vice President of Trading Operations to provide unparalleled support to the firm's Corporate Securities business lines. In this role, this individual will oversee all aspects of the life cycle of tradeable securities across APAC markets. The individual will also work closely with all departments of the firm.

With more than hundreds of people across multiple global offices, They often provide capital where competitors won't.

Client Details

A global institutional asset manager that provides creative solutions for those seeking capital in special situations.

Description

• Organize and lead initial investment discussions and ensure the firm's internal investment pipeline and order management system (OMS) maintain complete, real-time accuracy
• Support APAC investment team in the operational aspect of all corporate securities transactions including private convertible bonds and other bespoke direct lending transactions.
• Bring a control first mindset to trade management; have an exceptional knowledge of trade capture, post trade reconciliation and controls, asset servicing, and collateral & liquidity management
• Work as the first hire on the APAC Operations team to provide high quality coverage to all trading desks, across APAC time zones
• Serve as a "go to" resource in APAC for the business, asset management, legal counsel, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with the firm's global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to launch new accounts, implement controls to minimize errors, and improve daily processing workflows
• Support the addition of new global custodians, trading counterparts, deal sources, financing lines, and joint venture relationships
• Set up new accounts and entities with the firm's fund administrator
• Work closely with the team to monitor, record and reconcile cash inflows and outflows from new and existing investments
• Assist with internal data integrity analysis
• Promote and sponsor ad hoc projects as needed

Profile

The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
• 5-10 years+ of direct experience at a securities or buy side investment firm
• Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a plus) skills
• Experience with risk, settlements, or trading assistant functions
• Experience interacting with Prime Brokers, Custodians, and OTC Counterparties
• Experience implementing strategic, scalable solutions to foster Front Office business growth
• Experience working with large data sets; an understanding of data hierarchy
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization
• Ability to communicate at a high level
• Strong attention to detail

Job Offer

• Working with a global leading Alternative Investment Management company in Hong Kong
• Global expoure
• Competitive compensation structure and benefits