Job Overview:
We seek a detail-oriented Fund Operation Specialist to oversee end-to-end fund operations, including valuation, investor servicing, compliance coordination, and post-investment monitoring. This role requires seamless collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk management across our fund lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage daily fund operations: subscription/redemption processing, NAV reconciliation, capital calls, distributions, and cash management.
- Oversee fund lifecycle activities from product launch to termination, ensuring compliance with legal agreements (LPA, PPM, IMA, etc.).
- Review and validate NAV calculations, financial statements, and investor reports prepared by fund administrators.
- Coordinate with third-party service providers (custodians, auditors, transfer agents, fund administrator) to resolve discrepancies and streamline processes.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to address registration, audits, and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
- Monitor portfolio performance for private equity investments, tracking financial metrics and project milestones.
- Identify and escalate operational or financial risks in investee companies, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Prepare quarterly post-investment management reports for USD PE funds, synthesizing performance data, risks, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Investment, Legal, and Risk teams to execute post-investment actions (e.g., governance updates, exit planning).
- Design and implement operational workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 1–3 years in fund operations, asset servicing, or related fields; exposure to private equity/venture capital funds is a plus. Working experience in big four accounting firms is a plus.
- Understanding of fund structures (e.g.SPC-SP, LP/GP), valuation principles, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Excel VBA or Python is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to multitasking in fast-paced environments.
- Fluent in English (written/spoken), proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is advantageous.
- Proactive learner with a commitment to teamwork, compliance, and operational integrity.