Our client is a well-backed investment management platform with a growing Asia presence. As the business continues to build out its public markets capabilities, they are hiring a Finance & Operations Associate to support a newly established strategy focused on HK and China public markets.

This is a broad role within a lean team, covering corporate finance, fund operations, fund administrator coordination, reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day support to the investment strategy. The role would suit someone hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a buildout environment where responsibilities may sit across both finance and operations.

Responsibilities for the Finance & Operations Associate, Public Markets:

Support day-to-day finance and operations for a newly established public markets strategy
Manage corporate finance and finance operations matters, including payments, invoices, expense tracking, cash management, accounting support, audit coordination, tax/GST matters and management reporting
Oversee fund operations workflows, including NAV review, fund administrator coordination, reconciliations, subscriptions/redemptions, trade support, settlements, cash movements and corporate actions where required
Work closely with the investment team, functional leads, external fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, compliance providers, brokers and custodians
Support financial reporting, investor reporting, regulatory reporting and internal management reporting requirements
Assist with fund expenses, accruals, fee calculations, fund documentation and operational controls
Help build and improve internal processes, workflows, reporting templates and controls as the platform continues to scale
Ensure finance and operational processes are completed accurately and within required timelines in a fast-moving investment environment
Provide broader finance, operations and investment support where required

Requirements for the Finance & Operations Associate, Public Markets:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics or a related field
At least 6 years of relevant experience across finance, accounting, fund operations or investment operations
Prior experience within a hedge fund, boutique asset manager, family office, MAS-licensed fund manager, public markets platform or investment management environment would be preferred
Qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, CAIA, CMFAS or similar licensing would be viewed positively
Mandarin capability would be beneficial given the market coverage of the role
Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Comfortable working in a lean team environment with broad responsibilities across finance, operations, reporting and process buildout
Practical, hands-on and motivated by platform building rather than a narrow finance or operations remit

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)