Hedge Fund Operations Associate

Our client, a fast-growing hedge fund, is seeking a dedicated and versatile Operations Associate to join their team in Hong Kong. This is an all-rounded middle-office role with client servicing responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesSupport the full trade lifecycle: booking trades, allocations, confirmations, affirmations, settlements, and lifecycle events— including booking, confirmation, settlement, allocations, lifecycle events, and reconciliationsPerform daily cash, position, P&L, and NAV reconciliations with prime brokers, custodians, and fund administrators; resolve breaks efficientlyHandle cash movements, wires, margin/collateral calls, corporate actions, and exception managementSupport institutional client servicing duties, including investor onboarding, subscriptions/redemptions, capital calls/drawdowns, transfers, investor queries, and preparation of client reports/statementsAct as a primary point of contact for institutional clients on operational matters — respond promptly to inquiries, provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationshipsLiaise closely with front-office (portfolio managers & traders), fund accounting, compliance, risk, and external parties (prime brokers, administrators, custodians)Contribute to process enhancements, new strategy onboarding, system improvements, and ad-hoc projectsRequirementsUniversity degree in Banking/Finance or any related disciplines4–8 years of relevant experience in hedge fund operations, middle-office support, prime brokerage operations, fund administration, or investor servicesSolid knowledge of trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, cash/collateral management, and investor servicing in an alternatives/ hedge fund environmentExperience supporting institutional clients (e.g., handling subscriptions/redemptions, queries, reporting) is highly desirableExcellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentProactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple stakeholders Fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is essential; proficiency in Chinese for client communication and documentationAll information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment purpose. Your interest will be treated in strict confidence.