About the Role:
Our client is a rapidly growing startup hedge fund seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to build and scale our operational infrastructure. This is a foundational role for a builder who excels at managing external partners and can navigate regulatory challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all external service providers, including prime brokers, fund administrators, and auditors.
- Lead the project to secure all necessary hedge fund licenses and registrations in Japan.
- Develop and maintain robust compliance, finance, and technology policies.
- Support investor due diligence and fundraising efforts as the fund grows.
- Manage firm budgeting, corporate governance, and internal operations.
- Support the founding partners in responding to operational due diligence (ODD) questionnaires from prospective investors.
- Help design and launch new fund products or vehicles as demanded by the market.
- Manage the operational aspects of the fundraising process and investor onboarding.
Qualifications:
- Required: 7+ years in hedge fund operations, with proven experience managing third-party vendors and building operational frameworks.
- Strongly Preferred: Direct experience setting up a hedge fund license in Japan.
- Nice-to-Have: Professional fluency in Japanese.
- Must be a proactive, entrepreneurial self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.