You will take up the important role of Operations Associate and will be responsible as such for duties including but not limited to:

• Work as a deputy to the Trading & Operation manager and lead a team for managing the day to day operations;
• Develop a good understanding of CIGP’s operational workflow and execute the daily Operations tasks together with the team;
• Book trades, corporate actions and other transactions in our Portfolio Management System (“PMS”);
• Maintain daily Marked-to-Market valuations within our PMS;
• Instruct trade settlements with our various custodian banks;
• Communicate and work hand-in-hand with external financial counterparties (e.g. brokers, custodians) in order to ensure a successful and smooth trade settlement flow;
• Perform daily cash and securities positions reconciliations, between the clients’ accounts and the banks’ cash & securities statements, as well as monthly securities reconciliations;
• Send out trade confirmations and statements to CIGP’s clients via our proprietary system, as well as prepare corporate action notes;
• Produce various reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis, as required; − Monitor CIGP’s exposure to its financial counterparties;
• Communicate daily with the Front Office team, in order to answer ad-hoc request(s) and solve potential issue(s) on the spot; and
• Work closely with our overseas offices (e.g. Geneva) on various projects, as required.

• You have 3 years or more of experience within the Middle or Back Office of a financial institution (both profiles will be considered);
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point) – an advanced level in Excel modelling, such as VBA, is a plus;
• You are persistent and able to work with a positive problem solving mind-set;
• You are a quick learner with the curiosity to understand how things work;
• You are detail-oriented and able to work independently under tight deadlines;
• You have a passion for developing a long term career in Finance and particularly within the Middle & Back Office;
• You are fluent in English (proficiency in other languages is a plus); and
• An international background (worked and/or studied abroad) shall be favoured.

Interested candidate please apply with full CV stating availability, current and expected salaries by clicking "APPLY NOW".

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Every application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will be used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not invited for interview within 10 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data of unsuccessful applicant will be destroyed within 12 months. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you may request access to, and/or correction of your personal data in relation to your application. If you wish to do so, kindly reach out to us by email.

Originating in 1964, CIGP has been providing independent and expert financial advice to business owners, high net worth individuals and family offices globally.

With an entrepreneurial spirit which has created continuous business growth, CIGP is looking for an experienced Senior Trading Associate to take on trading responsibilities and actively contribute to CIGP’s expansion of its trading infrastructure.

If you are a creative, adaptable, self-driven and passionate individual who is up for a challenge and keen to make an impact, please submit your application today.

To learn more about CIGP, please visit www.cigp.com.