Head of Operations

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and hands‑on Head of Operations to join our Hong Kong–based single‑PM global equity long/short hedge fund at an early and formative stage. This role is intended for an operations professional who is excited by building, owning, and scaling a hedge fund platform from the ground up, rather than operating within a large, pre‑built organization. Working closely with the CIO, the Head of Operations will take end‑to‑end ownership of the firm’s operational infrastructure, spanning trading operations, fund administration oversight, prime broker and vendor onboarding, compliance support, treasury, and internal processes. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean buy‑side team early, assume broad responsibility quickly, and grow into a senior management position with a clear and accelerated path to Chief Operating Officer as the fund scales. Location: Hong Kong Licenses: SFC Type 4 and Type 9 Structure: Cayman master‑feeder; single PM global equities long short Start Date: Early 2026 or sooner Qualifications 5 to 10 years of hedge fund or asset management operations experience A first class academic background from a top tier university Strong understanding of global equity and listed derivative workflows Experience with institutional OMS/PMS systems and operational infrastructure Proven experience onboarding prime brokers, custodians, and vendors Experience with third‑party fund administrators Knowledge of Cayman fund structures and fund accounting Familiarity with SFC Type 4 & 9 operational requirements Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Mandarin language ability is a plus Personal Attributes Hands on, detail oriented, and execution focused Strong operational judgment with ability to anticipate and mitigate risks Calm, practical, and solutions oriented Comfortable in a lean, high accountability environment Ambitious with interest in growing into a COO role Key Responsibilities 1. Trade Operations and Middle Office Oversight Manage the full trade lifecycle for global equities and listed derivatives Oversee middle office activities performed by external service providers Ensure accurate trade capture, allocation, confirmation, and settlement Monitor daily reconciliations, corporate actions, trade breaks, and settlement issues Liaise with prime brokers, custodians, and execution brokers 2. Fund Accounting and NAV Oversight Work closely with the fund administrator on daily and monthly NAV production Review valuations, performance fees, expense accruals, and investor allocations Validate NAV packages and capital statements Coordinate annual audits and manage external auditor communication 3. Prime Broker and Vendor Onboarding Lead onboarding and due diligence for new prime brokers, custodians, and executing brokers Manage onboarding of operational, compliance, technology, and data vendors Define operational workflows, reporting standards, and connectivity requirements Maintain counterparty documentation, KYC records, and ongoing due diligence Coordinate operational SLAs and ensure strong integration with internal processes 4. Investor Operations Oversee subscription and redemption processing Manage investor onboarding, KYC, FATCA, and CRS Coordinate investor reporting with the fund administrator Handle operational investor inquiries in coordination with the CIO 5. Treasury, Cash and Expense Management Monitor cash balances, collateral, and funding across accounts Manage capital transfers, liquidity movements, and FX exposures Oversee fund and management company expenses, invoices, and budgeting support 6. Compliance and Regulatory Support Support operational aspects of SFC Type 4 & 9 obligations Work with compliance consultants on monitoring, record keeping, and regulatory filings Maintain operational policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks Assist with incident reporting and regulatory inquiries 7. Technology and Systems Management Act as internal owner of the firm’s institutional OMS/PMS/EMS platform Maintain system configuration, data integrity, and operational workflows Manage broker connectivity, trade feeds, and integration testing Coordinate IT and vendor related matters in a lean environment 8. Operational Build Out and Process Improvement Strengthen operational workflows, risk controls, and documentation Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements Support CIO on operational aspects of new initiatives or enhancements Assume increasing responsibility over time with a path toward COO 9. HR, Administration and Managerial Responsibilities Oversee HR administration including onboarding and offboarding Coordinate with outsourced HR payroll and administrative vendors , employee handbook, and documentation Manage office administration, budgeting, and vendor relationships Provide managerial oversight for future operations or compliance hires #J-18808-Ljbffr