Job Description
Company Introduction
Polymer Capital Management is an Asia public markets-focused asset management firm offering hedge fund and long-only strategies. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.
Job Responsibilities / Job Brief
The Product Specialists team acts as a crucial link between investment teams and investors, focusing on relationship management, strategy and insights communication, business development and product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle license applications, regulatory filings and reports
- Assist with the development, implementation and administration of the Group compliance framework and policies
- Conduct monitoring and surveillance of trading activities to detect and prevent market abuse, insider trading and other violations
- Investigate and resolve alerts generated by trade surveillance systems, and escalate any potential issues to the appropriate stakeholders
- Work on regional projects including system UAT, new investment models discussion, or system development
- Conduct or assist with ad-hoc inspections and regulatory requests
Requirements
- University graduate with major in Business, Finance or Law
- At least 2 years of experience in compliance, preferably in brokerage or asset management firms
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to details
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
- Proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions. Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite Excel, Bloomberg
- Fluent in English and Japanese
Good to have
- Proficient in Python, or VBA is a plus
Why join us?
- Prime Location: You'll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Hong Kong
- High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
- Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
- Dynamic and Collaborative Environment: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts to engage in exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.
Some of our Benefits
- Paid Annual Leave
- Medical Group Insurance
- In-built Gym facility
- DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
- Professional Learning & Development Opportunities
