Job Description

The client is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by looking past market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Our focus on practical insights and analysis has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998. On this account, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. Operations is responsible for supporting the various trading, investment and reporting activities of the firm. The core mission of the Operations group is to establish scalable investment workflows, ensure a controlled operating environment and deliver high-quality client service to both internal and external business relationships. In addition to supporting primary investment related activities, the groups assist in the design and implementation of firm-wide projects, operational due diligence, counterparty management and client-related activities. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: · Associate is to prepare, review and complete assigned processes and deliverables within a predetermined time set forth in the work allocation. · Ensure sub processes pertaining to the assigned processes and deliverables are completed with accuracy · Ensure that assigned deliverables are prepared and completed in conjunction to its reviewer schedule. · Monitor completion of processes and deliverables in each process workflow. · Workload must be planned for the day to identify issues and delays that may cause interruptions in the completion of deliverables. · Associate is expected to properly communicate with onshore counterparts, custodians, brokers, administrators and regulatory agencies to query, escalate and resolve issues pertaining to the processes and deliverables assigned. · All members should be aware and perform the standard procedure of a proper hand off, both offshore and onshore. · Ensure completeness of process documentation. · Any related process as required by both onshore and offshore teams. Requirements Qualifications: 1. The candidate should have an understanding of general fund accounting 2. Understanding and valuation of financial products including but not limited to equities, fixed income, options, swap futures and forwards. 3. Excellent English, oral and written, communication skills. 4. High attention to detail 5. Can work with minimal supervision and deliver high quality output 6. Must be highly organized and with excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize activities effectively. 7. Must be proactive, motivated, detail-oriented, a team player and knows how to work with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and metrics. 8. The candidate should show the ability to use basic to intermediate formulas in excel Education and Experience 1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Financial Management, Economics, Accounting or other related business or financial course. 2. At least 1 year experience from a multinational company or a banking related work would be an advantage.