Family Office - Fund Operations (Alternative) - HKD 1.2 mil
We are partnering with a well-established family office to hire a Fund Operations VP as part of their continued growth.
This is a newly created leadership role with broad exposure across both public and private market investments. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of the team, support new fund and deal onboarding, drive process improvements and automation initiatives, and work closely with key stakeholders to enhance the firm's operational infrastructure.
We are looking for professionals with about 15 years of fund operations experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a solid understanding of both public and private equity investments. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strategic, high-impact role within a growing investment platform.
The Role
- Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day investment operations activities, ensuring accurate execution, strong controls, and seamless support across various investment products and portfolios.
- Fund & Investment Support: Manage operational processes related to investment vehicles, transaction activities, asset servicing, portfolio administration, and ongoing operational oversight.
- Management Reporting & Business Insights: Prepare and deliver meaningful management reports, dashboards, performance analysis, and operational updates to support business decision-making and senior leadership reviews.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a key contact for internal teams and external service providers, coordinating effectively with investment professionals, fund service partners, custodians, and other business stakeholders.
- Process Enhancement & Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, enhance operational efficiency, and leverage technology and AI-driven solutions to support business growth.
- Risk & Control Framework: Strengthen operational governance by implementing effective controls, monitoring key risks, and ensuring robust operating procedures are maintained across the function.
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Support adherence to internal governance standards and applicable industry regulations, ensuring operational activities are conducted within established guidelines.
- Strategic Projects: Participate in and lead business initiatives, including new investment launches, operational platform enhancements, technology implementations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
- People Leadership: Mentor and develop team members, promote operational excellence, and ensure appropriate coverage, succession planning, and service delivery standards across the team.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 15 years of experience within investment operations, fund operations, asset management, alternative investments, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, operational controls, and industry best practices.
- Experience working closely with external service providers, including fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and other operational partners.
- Solid knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements within the investment management industry.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements, operational transformation, and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of operating effectively within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable utilizing technology solutions, data analytics tools, and AI-enabled platforms to improve business processes.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be advantageous.
Reference Number: 67010-0013518409