Large Macro Hedge Fund - Ops / Middle Office Specialist

eFinancialCareers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers is seeking an experienced Fixed Income Operations / Middle Office SME for a large Global Macro Hedge Fund in Hong Kong. The role focuses on trade support, lifecycle management, and FICC knowledge from a hedge fund or investment bank background.

You will oversee outsourced middle office activities, collaborate with technology, and drive process improvements to scale the business while managing risk and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Operations, Middle Office or Trade Support.
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
• Experience across multiple asset classes including FICC, IRS/CDS is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and drive solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration; familiarity with hedge fund regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trade support and lifecycle management across asset classes, including FICC with relevant experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, allocation, and settlement across all asset types.
• Reconcile cash, trades and positions daily with prime brokers, custodians and counterparties; investigate discrepancies.
• Manage corporate actions and asset servicing, including mandatory and voluntary actions.
• Oversee daily operational activities by outsourced middle office team; escalate high-risk items.
• Collaborate with Technology to implement process improvements and system upgrades.
• Monitor operational risks; coordinate with Risk and Compliance to close gaps and improve efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis to inform decisions and support regulatory filings.

Skills

Trade lifecycle knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Large Macro Hedge Fund - Ops / Middle Office Specialist

My client who is a large Global Macro Hedge Fund is looking for an experienced Fixed Income Operations / Middle office SME who has a proven (and relevant) background from another buy side firm or large Investment Bank.

Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider those with relevant (FICC, IRS / CDS ) product knowledge from an exisiting hedge fund or Investment Bank.

This role is based in their Hong Kong office

Responsibilities

• Provide trade support and trade lifecycle management across multiple asset classes traded by the firm, including Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, and related derivatives, including exotics. FICC experience is required.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, allocation, and settlement across all asset types.
• Reconcile cash, trades and positions daily with prime brokers, custodians, and counterparties, and investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and settlement issues promptly.
• Manage corporate actions and asset servicing processes, including both mandatory and voluntary corporate actions.
• Oversee the daily operational activities performed by outsourced middle office / operations team, and act as an escalation point in resolving high risk exception items on daily basis.
• Work closely with Technology team to develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth. Participate in system enhancements and upgrades to support evolving business needs.
• Monitor and manage operational risks associated with trading activities. Collaborate with Risk Management and Compliance teams to address any control gaps and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and identify trends in trade and operational activity. Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and other compliance-related documentation.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5-8 years of experience in Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, or a similar role within a hedge fund.
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and middle office functions across multiple asset classes.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the hedge fund industry is a plus.