Trading Operations Associate

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment manager in Hong Kong is looking for an Associate of Trading Operations to enhance its global Operations Team. This role involves overseeing tradeable securities across APAC markets and supporting internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a securities or investment firm, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct experience at a securities or buy side investment firm.
• Experience with risk, settlements, or trading assistant functions.
• Ability to communicate at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead initial investment discussions.
• Support APAC investment team in operational aspects of transactions.
• Work as the first hire on the APAC Operations team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative area

Tools

VBA

Job description

A leading alternative investment manager is looking to expand the global Operations Team through the addition of a Associate of Trading Operations to provide unparalleled support to the firm’s Corporate Securities business lines. In this role, this individual will oversee all aspects of the life cycle of tradeable securities across APAC markets. The individual will also work closely with all departments of the firm. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, resourceful, and have excellent communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and lead initial investment discussions and ensure the firm’s internal investment pipeline and order management system (OMS) maintain complete, real-time accuracy
• Support APAC investment team in the operational aspect of all corporate securities transactions including private convertible bonds and other bespoke direct lending transactions.
• Bring a control first mindset to trade management; have an exceptional knowledge of trade capture, post trade reconciliation and controls, asset servicing, and collateral & liquidity management
• Work as the first hire on the APAC Operations team to provide high quality coverage to all trading desks, across APAC time zones
• Serve as a “go to” resource in APAC for the business, asset management, legal counsel, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with the firm’s global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to launch new accounts, implement controls to minimize errors, and improve daily processing workflows
• Support the addition of new global custodians, trading counterparts, deal sources, financing lines, and joint venture relationships
• Set up new accounts and entities with the firm’s fund administrator
• Work closely with the team to monitor, record and reconcile cash inflows and outflows from new and existing investments
• Assist with internal data integrity analysis
• Promote and sponsor ad hoc projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
• 3-5 years+ of direct experience at a securities or buy side investment firm
• Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a plus) skills
• Experience with risk, settlements, or trading assistant functions
• Experience interacting with Prime Brokers, Custodians, and OTC Counterparties
• Experience implementing strategic, scalable solutions to foster Front Office business growth
• Experience working with large data sets; an understanding of data hierarchy
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization
• Ability to communicate at a high level
• Strong attention to detail

Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.