Fund Operations

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Fund Operations professional to manage end-to-end ETF processes and support daily activities for fixed income and structured products. You will report to senior management and work with multiple teams and external partners to ensure timely processing and reporting.

The role emphasizes operational integrity, automation initiatives, and support for new product launches in a dynamic asset management environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in front-, middle-, or back-office roles within asset management.
• Experience with ETFs, fixed income, FX, and derivatives.
• Automation and data analytics experience; Python/SQL a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ETF operations including basket creation, trade processing, settlement, FX execution, and cash management.
• Prepare daily reports and assist in audits and tax reporting processes.
• Support daily fixed income fund activities such as cash forecasting, margin, and collateral management.
• Collaborate across teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

Skills

ETF ops

Trade processing

FX execution

Cash management

Automation

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/CS/Data Analytics or related

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Fund Operations

The Fund Operations specialist role involves overseeing the full spectrum of ETF activities, including basket creation and redemption, trade processing and settlement, FX execution, and cash management. This position supports daily operations of fixed income funds and structured products, ensuring efficient fund administration and compliance.

Our client operates within the asset management sector, focusing on diverse investment products and innovative operational solutions. The company emphasises robust controls, process optimisation, and digital transformation to enhance fund management efficiency.

Role Overview

The Fund Operations professional will manage end-to-end ETF processes and support the daily functions of fixed income and structured products. Reporting to senior management, the role requires collaboration across multiple teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely processing and reporting. Success depends on maintaining operational integrity, implementing automation initiatives, and supporting new product launches.

Key Skills & Experience

• Oversee ETF operations including basket creation, trade processing, settlement, FX execution, and cash management
• Support daily fixed income fund activities such as cash forecasting, margin, and collateral management
• Prepare daily reports and assist in audits and tax reporting processes
• Manage broker account onboarding, including KYC documentation and ongoing due diligence
• Drive digitalisation projects, including workflow automation and operational system improvements
• Support launch and ongoing operations of new products across various fund types and jurisdictions

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in front-, middle-, or back-office roles within an asset management firm, with solid understanding of investment operations on ETFs, fixed income, FX, and derivatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• Experience in automation and data analytics; proficiency in Python and/or SQL is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus
• Analytical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities effectively; hands-on and proactive working style