Investment Services Manager - Fund Onboarding & Middle Office

Randstad Hong Kong Hong Kong
Full time Contract On-site HKD50000 - HKD60000 per month

About the job

about the company.
The hiring firm is a premier asset management organization in Hong Kong providing comprehensive investment solutions to institutional clients. Managing a diverse portfolio across fixed income, equities, ETFs, and alternative vehicles, the company operates under robust governance and risk frameworks.

about the team.

You will join the Finance, Investment Services & IT division, reporting to the Associate Director of Investment Services. The team works in a fast-paced middle-office environment, collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers, internal operations partners, external custodians, fund administrators, and system vendors.

about the job.

Trade & Cash Management (~80%):
  • Oversee daily trade processing workflows and resolve execution or settlement breaks efficiently.
  • Manage liquidity positions, run transaction reconciliations, and address balance discrepancies.
  • Coordinate corporate action workflows, ensuring timely elections and accurate ledger postings.
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison for fund administrators, custodians, and counterparties.
  • Safeguard operational integrity by upholding rigorous risk management and compliance guidelines.
Onboarding & Transformation (~20%):
  • Lead operational readiness for new mandate launches, fund setups, and custodian account setups.
  • Partner with service providers to streamline fund onboarding and account configurations.
  • Drive process automation, system upgrades, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across middle-office tools.

skills & experience required.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in investment operations, custody servicing, middle office, or fund administration.
  • Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with trade processing lifecycle, cash reconciliations, corporate actions, and institutional custody workflows.
  • Systems: Hands-on exposure to core industry software such as Aladdin, Eagle, Citidirect, or equivalent platforms.
  • Software: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and office productivity suites.
  • Specialisation: Background in fund launches, product onboarding, or system implementation is an advantage.
  • Language: Excellent command of professional written and spoken English.