Head of Hedge Fund Operations & Process Excellence

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Deputy/Head of Operations for Hedge Funds in Hong Kong. You will lead middle and back-office functions across hedge fund activities, driving efficiency and ensuring robust trade lifecycle support.

The role manages a small team, partners with fund administrators, prime brokers and custodians, and collaborates with Portfolio Managers, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Technology to deliver scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant buy-side operations experience within hedge funds, or alternative investment.
• Proven experience managing investment operations teams.
• Experience dealing directly with fund administrators, prime brokers, custodians, and regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational transformation and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full spectrum of middle and back-office operations supporting hedge fund activities.
• Manage and mentor a team of two operations professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and development opportunities.
• Oversee trade lifecycle management, including trade support, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, and cash management.
• Monitor daily operational processes and ensure accurate and timely execution of all operational activities.
• Act as the primary contact for fund administrators, custodians, prime brokers, counterparties, and external service providers.
• Review and oversee portfolio, cash, and position reconciliations, ensuring prompt investigation and resolution of breaks.
• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams on operational matters.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, operational efficiency, automation, and system enhancements.
• Support new fund launches, product development initiatives, and strategic business projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Trade Lifecycle

Reconciliations

Cash Management

Process Improvement

Automation

Stakeholder Management

Hedge Funds Ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Deputy/Head of Operations for Hedge Funds in Hong Kong. You will lead middle and back-office functions across hedge fund activities, driving efficiency and ensuring robust trade lifecycle support.

The role manages a small team, partners with fund administrators, prime brokers and custodians, and collaborates with Portfolio Managers, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Technology to deliver scalable operations.