Fund Operations & Accounting Associate/Vice President (Automation Lead)

GratiCore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GratiCore in Hong Kong is seeking a Fund Operations & Accounting Associate/Vice President (Automation Lead) to oversee NAV review, fund accounting across hedge funds and managed accounts, and to drive process automation.

You will partner with external fund administrators, monitor cash and liquidity, prepare management reporting, and translate business needs into scalable solutions with the Technology team. Strong Excel/VBA skills and Cantonese/English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in workflow automation, process optimization, or systems enhancement projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and VBA; experience with automation tools, reporting systems, or data analytics solutions is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of NAV processes, trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and fund operational controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in fund operations, fund accounting, middle office, or investment operations within an asset manager, hedge fund, fund administrator, or financial institution.
• Solutions-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting and NAV review processes across hedge funds, private market vehicles, and managed accounts.
• Partner with external fund administrators to investigate valuation discrepancies, cash breaks, and reconciliation issues.
• Manage post-trade operational activities, including settlement monitoring, lifecycle events, and corporate actions across asset classes.
• Monitor daily cash positions, funding requirements, and liquidity forecasts to support investment activities and planning.
• Prepare management reporting, portfolio analytics, performance summaries, and AUM reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Serve as the key point of contact between Operations and Technology teams, translating requirements into scalable solutions.
• Identify inefficiencies and develop automation initiatives using VBA, Excel, Power Query, or other workflows.
• Lead projects to reduce manual intervention, strengthen controls, and improve data quality.
• Support regulatory reporting, audits, compliance reviews, and responses to examinations.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and new fund launches and system enhancements.

Skills

Workflow automation

Excel

VBA

Automation tools

Data analytics

NAV processes

Trade lifecycle

Reconciliations

Operational controls

English Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS/CS

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Fund Operations & Accounting Associate/Vice President (Automation Lead)

You will play a crucial role in supporting daily fund operations & accounting while driving process automation and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, strengthen controls, and contribute to the ongoing development of scalable operational infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee fund accounting and NAV review processes across hedge funds, private market vehicles, and managed accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.

Partner with external fund administrators to investigate valuation discrepancies, cash breaks, and reconciliation issues.

Manage post-trade operational activities, including settlement monitoring, lifecycle events, and corporate actions across various asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and derivatives.

Monitor daily cash positions, funding requirements, and liquidity forecasts to support investment activities and operational planning.

Prepare management reporting, portfolio analytics, performance summaries, and AUM reporting for senior stakeholders.

Serve as the key point of contact between Operations and Technology teams, translating business requirements into scalable operational solutions.

Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and develop automation initiatives using tools such as VBA, Excel, Power Query, or other workflow technologies.

Lead projects aimed at reducing manual intervention, strengthening controls, and improving data quality across operational processes.

Support regulatory reporting, audits, compliance reviews, and responses to regulatory examinations.

Contribute to business improvement initiatives and participate in new fund launches, system enhancements, and operational transformation projects.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in workflow automation, process optimization, or systems enhancement projects.

Proficiency in Excel and VBA; experience with automation tools, reporting systems, or data analytics solutions is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of NAV processes, trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and fund operational controls.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

3+ years of experience in fund operations, fund accounting, middle office, or investment operations within an asset manager, hedge fund, fund administrator, or financial institution.

Solutions-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Excellent communication skills in English and Cantonese.