Graduate Trainee (Operations)

Position Overview:

We seek highly proactive and motivated Operations trainees to join our team. As an Operations Trainee from time to time selectively.  Operations trainees will gain valuable exposure to the inner workings of a special situations fund, particularly in transactions covering Southeast Asia and Greater China and a solid foundation and hands-on experience in fund operations, trade support, and portfolio administration

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in daily operations tasks, including fund accounting, valuation, trade confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation
  • Collaborate with various teams and external service providers (i.e., custodians, brokers, fund administrators, auditors, lawyers, etc) to ensure accurate and timely processing of fund transactions and related documentation
  • Support the portfolio management team in monitoring and tracking investments, including updating investment records and portfolio reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of fund performance reports, investor communications, and regulatory filings
  • Conduct research and analysis on operational best practices to identify opportunities for process improvements related to marketing, tax, legal, and compliance issues

Qualification:

  • University graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information System, Engineering  or related disciplines preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.  Interested in investment accounting , valuation and related issues in operations, tax and regulations
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Articulate in English and Mandarin
  • Strong computing skills with experience in programming and/or database are strongly preferred