Operations Specialist

Bohan; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced professional to manage trade lifecycle processes and ensure accuracy in reporting and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams. This role involves overseeing settlements, monitoring PNL, and supporting audit requirements to minimize operational risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance-related roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade lifecycle including capture, confirmation, and settlement.
• Monitor daily PNL and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee cash and position management with partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support audits.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows.
• Quickly resolve operational issues to minimize risks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

• Manage trade lifecycle: capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation across equities, derivatives, and FX.
• Monitor daily PNL, risk, and margin requirements; ensure accurate reporting to portfolio managers.
• Oversee cash, collateral, and position management with prime brokers and custodians.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support audits/reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and developers to streamline workflows and implement automation.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly to minimize risk.

Required Qualification, Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience, preferably from hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate independently as well as part of a team