Our client, a reputable Asian Based Hedge Fund is looking for an Operations Associate to work alongside Traders, Accounting, and other members of the Operations team to ensure reporting is delivered on a timely and accurate basis. This incumbent will report to the Operations Director directly.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for trade support, settlement, trade booking, reconciliation, confirmation, and communication with counterparties for Cash Equity, Equity Swaps, FX, Futures & Options, Fixed Incomes (Bonds/Repos/CDS), Rates and other OTC/Exotic products
• Ensure accurate processing of transactions on relevant products and ensure daily reports are met with both quality and timeliness;
• Review and resolve daily position and cash reconciliations, provided by middle office providers and administrators.
• Review daily pricing of portfolios and generate P&L daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Facilitate the settlement of all trades with counterparties through daily trade confirmation and break resolution.
• Daily processing of corporate actions covering the full lifecycle from announcement to payment;
• Automate, optimize or streamline work processes whenever possible
• Projects and ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements:

• University graduated in Finance, Business Administration or relevant disciplines
• Minimum 3 years' experience in operations/ middle office from hedge fund environment
• Strong understanding of derivatives & products in other markets
• Proficient in professional computer applications is definitely a plus, such as Python or VBA
• Strong problem solving skills; with sense of responsibility & good work ethic
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment & to work under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese

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