Investment Operations Associate - Public Markets

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.  

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.  

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.  

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.  

What you’ll do

The candidate will provide operational middle and back-office support including daily fund operations,
trade settlement and business-related needs. The candidate will have opportunities to both learn and
expand their knowledge of the operations workflow for hedge funds across different strategies, managed
accounts and long only funds. This candidate reports to the Head of Operations – Public Markets.

The position would ideally suit a candidate who has 1-3 years’ experience in a small to mid-sized hedge
fund and is seeking to move to the next level in their career.

The candidate is expected to have both experience and expertise in most of the following key duties in
relation to funds and or managed accounts:

• Involvement in the project management of fund/managed account launches
• Daily operational duties
• Trade reconciliation
• Calculation of internal daily NAV estimates
• Interaction with a wide range of service providers including but not limited to Prime Brokers, Custodians, Trustees, Executing Brokers, Fund Administrators
• Monitoring & performing monthly or intra month hedging
• Assisting auditors in the preparation of annual Financial Statements
• Performing KYC compliance checks & AML checks
• Preparation of newsletters for investors
• Ad-hoc duties including assisting in the preparation of marketing materials and short-term projects

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

• 1-3 years relevant experience in hedge fund, asset management firm or fund administrator
• Willing to work in accordance to the Japanese calendar
• Working hours are Mon – Fri 7am to 4.30pm
• Relevant studies, for example: accounting, finance, statistics, and or business
• Experience in trade execution, helpful
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task & work under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized, meticulous and number savvy
• Strong work ethic and professional habits
• MS Office skills (especially Excel)
• Knowledge in VBA (preferred)
• Self-starter / Self-learner
• Works well in a small team and good team player

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT  

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.