Assistant Manager / Manager, Fund Operations

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling daily operations of the Fund Operations team and assisting in projects led by COO office.

Fund Accounting*

• Ensure accounting books and records for assigned funds, financial reports and other reports are well maintained, accurate and complete on a timely manner
• Ensure accuracy of reconciling transactions with brokers and custodians
• Monitor day to day management of fund dealing operations and liaising with transfer agencies
• Prepare regular reports and filings to regulatory bodies
• Perform due diligent and/or service review for the counterparts
• Undertake primary responsibility for the provision of fund services to investors
• Ensure internal/external audits are properly and efficiently carried out

Custody and Settlement*

• Ensure trades are matched and settled effectively
• Monitor daily settlement process to ensure its compliance and timeliness
• Resolve and follow up on failed trades in timely manner
• Assist to monitor the cash movements and positions
• Capable to handle corporate actions accurately, timely and effectively
• Ensure accuracy of reconciling transactions with brokers and custodians
• Prepare regular reports and filings to regulatory bodies
• Perform due diligent and/or service review for the counterparts
• Ensure internal/external audits are properly and efficiently carried out

Fund Investor Services*

• Manage the process of all subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and switching
• Monitor and ensure the Know-Your-Customer and Anti-Money Laundering identification are properly done and completed
• Ensure client enquires/complaints including institutional clients, distributors and professional investors etc. and internal departments' requests are properly handled

Others

• Coach and develop the reporting team-members by providing appropriate feedback, periodic meetings and the firm's performance appraisal process
• Handle complex cases, provide support to management, and recommend productivity/service improvement
• Cooperate with other teams and team members to ensure timely resolution of requests and problems
• Carry out any other duties and responsibility given by Management

Requirements:

• University Graduate with accounting related background is preferred
• Pass SFC paper 1 is an advantage
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in fund industry
• Experience in Fund Accounting, Custody and Settlement or Fund Investor Services is preferred. Experience in more than one aspect is an advantage
• Knowledge and interest in financial products and fund operations
• Mature, pleasant and patient
• A team player, detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast pace environment
• Strong communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Good interpersonal skills and presentation skills
• Customer focused - always go an extra mile for customer satisfaction.
• Excellent service attitude and have a strong commitments to customers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and under stress
• Good time management skill
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Interested candidates please send your full resume with current and expected salary in MS Word format at career@vp.com.hk. Personal data will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.