Fund Operations Associate- VP

Green Lake Executive Search; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Executive Search in Hong Kong is seeking a Vice President / Associate, Asset Management Operations to lead trade processing, settlements, and regulatory reporting. You will work closely with Front Office, custodians, and auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You have 4+ years in asset management, strong Excel, SFC Type 9 license, and fluency in Mandarin/English/Cantonese. This role demands attention to detail and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in asset management.
• IT background strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of equity and fixed income.
• SFC Type 9 license (asset management) required/qualified.
• Advanced Excel with macros and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools for automation is desirable.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Process daily trades across Fixed Income, Futures, and REPOs; prepare trade summaries.
• Verify confirmations; liaise with Front Office and counterparties to resolve settlement issues and manage corporate actions.
• Reconcile daily cash, securities, and fund NAV with custodians and fund administrators; resolve breaks promptly.
• Facilitate daily cash transfers between onshore custodians and client accounts.
• Review procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Support Risk, Finance, and audits; prepare monthly regulatory reports.
• Conduct account onboarding, periodic KYC reviews, and FATCA/CRS reporting per Group policy and SFC AML guidelines.
• Assist with portfolio setup/closure, system UAT, and ad-hoc projects (e.g., new custodians, broker accounts, market openings).

Skills

Multilingual (Mandarin, English, Cant​

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Vice President / Associate, Asset Management Operations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process daily trades across Fixed Income, Futures, and REPOs; prepare trade summaries.
• Verify confirmations, liaise with Front Office and counterparties to resolve settlement issues and manage corporate actions.
• Reconcile daily cash, securities, and fund NAV with custodians and fund administrators; resolve breaks promptly.
• Facilitate daily cash transfers between onshore custodians and client accounts.
• Continuously review procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Support Risk, Finance, and internal/external audits; prepare monthly regulatory reports.
• Conduct account onboarding, periodic KYC reviews, and FATCA/CRS reporting per Group policy and SFC AML guidelines.
• Assist with portfolio setup/closure, system UAT, and ad-hoc projects (e.g., new custodians, broker accounts, market openings).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in asset management.
• IT background or formal education in information technology is strongly preferred.
• Solid product knowledge in both equity and fixed income.
• Qualified to register as a Type 9 licensed person (asset management) under the SFC.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex modeling, macros, and data analysis).
• Experience using AI tools or techniques to enhance process efficiency, automation, or data-driven decision-making is highly desirable.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and diligent, with a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges.
• Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin, English, and Cantonese.