We are seeking 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 designed for an operations professional who is motivated 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, covering 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 role 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

• 5–10 years of hedge fund or asset management operations experience

• Strong academic background from a top-tier university

• Solid 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 working 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

• Entrepreneurial and hands-on

• Detail-oriented and execution-focused

• Strong operational judgment with risk awareness

• 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 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 prime brokers, custodians, and executing brokers

• Manage onboarding of operational, compliance, technology, and data vendors

• Define operational workflows, reporting standards, and SLAs

• Maintain counterparty documentation, KYC records, and ongoing due diligence

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 movements, liquidity, 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, filings, and record keeping

• Maintain operational policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Assist with regulatory inquiries and incident reporting

7. Technology and Systems Management

• Act as internal owner of OMS/PMS/EMS platforms

• Maintain system configuration, data integrity, and 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, controls, and documentation

• Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements

• Support new initiatives and enhancements with the CIO

• Assume increasing responsibility over time with a path toward COO

9. HR, Administration and Management

• Oversee HR administration, onboarding, and offboarding

• Coordinate with outsourced payroll, HR, and administrative vendors

• Maintain company policies, employee documentation, and handbooks

• Manage office administration, budgeting, and vendor relationships

• Provide oversight for future operations or compliance hires