Hedge Fund Operations
About the company:
- Japanese Investment Management firm
Responsibilities:
- NAV Oversight & Reconciliation: Perform daily/monthly NAV checks, validate PnL, and review management/performance fees. Reconcile trades, positions, and cash with Prime Brokers and fund administrators.
- Investor & Capital Activity Support: Coordinate with Transfer Agency and fund administrator on capital movements and investor reporting.
- Data Analysis & Tool Maintenance: Analyse operational data using Python; familiarity with SQL/VBA is beneficial. Maintain and improve Excel-based tools for reconciliation and reporting.
- Trade Support: Handle trade bookings and life cycle events for Japan-listed equities.
- Documentation & Compliance: Review and interpret Japanese legal documents, including fund agreements and regulatory filings.
- Issue Resolution & Collaboration: Work with external service providers to resolve discrepancies and support audits, regulatory filings, and internal controls.
- Team Contribution: Take initiative on ad hoc tasks to support broader team objectives.
Requirements:
- Experience & Knowledge: 2-5 years in hedge fund operations or fund accounting, with strong understanding of NAV, trade/cash reconciliation, and fund flows.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Python for data automation; SQL and/or VBA experience is a plus.
- Industry Exposure: Familiarity with Prime Brokers, fund administrators, and Japanese equities is beneficial.
- Language Proficiency: Native or business-level Japanese required, including ability to handle legal and operational documents.
- Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable with a collaborative mindset.
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