Trade Support & Investment Operations Associate (Middle Office)

Endeavour Search Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Group medical insurance

In-house gym facility

DEI and philanthropy initiatives

Professional learning and development

Job summary

Endeavour Search Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a finance operations professional to support trading desks, confirm transactions, and ensure timely settlements. The role emphasizes real-time desk support, reconciliation, and collaboration with brokers and fund administrators.

You will streamline workflows, perform collateral and margin reporting, and contribute to a fast-paced, lean team environment. A degree in Finance/Business with at least three years in financial services is expected, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services.
• Good knowledge of listed products.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities under time pressure.
• Fast-paced, lean team environment experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excel VBA and programming skills preferred.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for Trainee role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time support to Portfolio Managers and Trading Desk for accurate execution processing and quick resolution of booking, allocation, and settlement issues.
• Perform fund operations including trade bookings, trade matching, failed trade investigations, daily reconciliations, and P&L reconciliation.
• Liaise with executing brokers, prime brokers, and fund administrators to resolve breaks.
• Streamline and document workflows through automation and process review.
• Perform collateral and margin reporting.

Skills

Excel VBA

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Business/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong with six offices across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, and Tokyo, and employs over 200 professionals. It is an alternative investment platform based in and focused on Asia. The firm combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region’s best investment talent.

The role is primarily responsible for providing support to trading desks, liaising with third parties to confirm transactions and ensure timely settlements, performing reconciliations, and streamlining processes.

Major Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time support to Portfolio Managers and the Trading Desk to ensure accurate execution processing and rapid response to booking, allocation, and settlement issues.
• Perform fund operations, including trade bookings, trade matching, failed trade investigations, daily reconciliations, and P&L reconciliation.
• Liaise with executing brokers, prime brokers, and fund administrators to resolve breaks.
• Streamline and document workflows through automation and process review.
• Perform collateral and margin reporting.

Key Requirements

• Degree holder in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in financial services.
• Good knowledge of listed products.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities under time pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean team environment.
• Positive and proactive mindset with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel VBA and programming skills preferred.
• Candidates with less experience would be considered for Trainee role

Why This Opportunity?

• Prime Location: Work full time from a centrally located office in the heart of Hong Kong.
• High-Growth Environment: Join a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The firm celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Global Exposure: With offices across APAC, teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
• Dynamic and Collaborative Culture: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts on exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.
• Paid annual leave
• Group medical insurance
• In-house gym facility
• DEI and philanthropy initiatives
• Professional learning and development opportunities