Job Description
Role Overview The Operations Specialist role provides end‑to‑end exposure to core hedge fund operational functions, with responsibilities spanning Middle Office & Fund Accounting and Compliance. This role is open to both fresh graduates and experienced hires. Responsibilities and level of supervision will be calibrated based on the candidate’s prior experience, with a common expectation of independent role ownership by Year 3. The role is designed to develop professionals who can operate independently within a licensed fund management environment and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s operational, compliance, and governance framework. Role Structure and Responsibilities 1. Middle Office & Fund Accounting · Support daily NAV and P&L review processes to ensure accuracy and completeness · Validate trades, corporate actions, and lifecycle events · Perform position, cash, and performance reconciliations · Liaise with fund administrators, prime brokers, and counterparties · Identify, investigate, and resolve breaks in a timely and controlled manner · Maintain appropriate documentation to support audit and control requirements 2. Compliance · Conduct daily and post‑trade compliance monitoring · Support ongoing surveillance of trading and research activities · Maintain compliance logs, monitoring records, and internal documentation · Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews · Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures Progression and Development Years 1–2: Integration and Functional Rotation · Build operational proficiency across middle office and compliance functions · Execute day‑to‑day operational routines within creasing independence · Develop a strong understanding of how investment activities interface with operational and compliance requirements · Gradually take ownership of defined processes Year 3 Onwards: Independent Ownership and Broadening Exposure By Year 3, the Operations Specialist is expect