Investment Operations & Executive Assistant
We are a multi-strategy investment office based in Hong Kong, dedicated to managing private investment portfolios, active trading, and proprietary research. We drive conviction by applying macro, thematic, and equity research through a robust, data-intensive framework. We are currently advancing our technical infrastructure by transitioning from spreadsheet-based models toward an AI-augmented investment workflow. We provide a stable, high-discretion environment where talent, teamwork and industry collaboration are central to achieving institutional execution and standard.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a meticulous and highly numerate professional to provide comprehensive operational, financial, and executive support directly to the Portfolio Manager. This unique hybrid role bridges mid-to-back-office financial execution with executive administration work.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end trade lifecycle, maintain accurate portfolio records, and coordinate seamless settlements with external private banks and prime brokers.
- Trade Bookkeeping & Reconciliation: Reconcile cash balances and positions across a diverse asset spectrum, including listed and private equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and hedge funds.
- PMS & OMS Administration: Maintain and update records within the in-house Portfolio Management System (PMS) and Order Management System (OMS). Troubleshoot system alerts and actively support technical upgrades, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Risk Management Support: Enforce strict internal risk procedures across the trading timeline. Monitor pre-trade risk indicators and oversee daily limits.
- Market Intelligence Synthesis: Actively monitor, filter, and summarize key market developments from financial news media and podcasts to provide concise, actionable briefings.
Accounting & Numerical Reconciliation
- Bank & Cash Management: Download monthly bank statements to execute daily bank reconciliations and cash movement tracking across all companies. Arrange cheque payments for vendors and directors.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts—including general ledgers, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and balance sheets for executive review and strategic planning.
- Taxation & Compliance: Prepare and accurately submit statutory taxation documents, including Profits Tax and Salaries Tax returns, to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), ensuring strict adherence to filing deadlines.
Office Administration & Executive Support (EA)
- Schedule & Travel Logistics: Manage calendars, business travel, accommodations, and hotel bookings.
- Vendor & Office Management: Maintain and renew annual vendor contracts and agreements. Oversee office expenses, equipment purchases, and monthly rental/utility payments.
- File Management: Handle overall digital and physical file management.
- IT & Infrastructure: Liaison with IT vendors to resolve issues.
Company Secretarial & Human Resources
- Corporate Governance: Statutory compliance works like submitting Annual Returns and Business Registrations. Prepare board resolutions, general meeting minutes, and setup documentation for new companies (including BVI annual renewals).
- HR & Payroll: Manage monthly payroll, MPF enrollment/contributions, and staff leave records.
- Recruitment: Handle recruitment efforts, liaise with agencies, and apply for government funding for summer interns or research assistants.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, computer science or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a Family Office, Hedge Fund, Asset Management, or Private Banking environment, with a strong background in trade operations, executive support, or financial administration.
- Quantitative & Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical and problem-solving skills with the ability to "look beyond the numbers" when checking statements and identifying discrepancies.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, possess experience in AI tools (chatbot, process automation) and ready to learn and apply new AI skills (e.g. agentic workflows) at work.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and adherence to operation manuals, particularly regarding sensitive trade data, and financial ledgers.
- Work Ethic: A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Cantonese and English.
Promotion
Employee can be promoted to Chief of Staff upon performance review.
Salary
HKD $26,000 – $38,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience).
Flexibility
At least 1 day of Working from Home (WFH) per week.
Rewards
Double pay and discretionary performance bonus.