This is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japanese equities through two complementary strategies.
The firm operates fundamental investment approaches with a focus on mid to small cap names and maintains a high volume of positions across sectors.
The risk and operations team is critical in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all post-trade processes while supporting the investment strategies.
The organization is seeking a resourceful and hands-on Risk Manager with strong knowledge of fund operations, compliance, and Japanese language skills.
This role offers exposure to the full operational lifecycle of hedge fund management, with opportunities to contribute across a variety of functions in a tight-knit team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Accounting & NAV Operations
- Perform daily and monthly NAV calculations and validation processes
- Conduct comprehensive PnL reconciliation and variance analysis
- Calculate and verify management fees, performance fees, and expense allocations
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Monitor trade settlements and resolve settlement failures
- Reconcile trades, positions, and cash balances with Prime Brokers daily
- Support trade bookings and lifecycle events for Japan-listed equities
- Handle corporate actions processing and income collection
- Manage FX hedging reconciliation and mark-to-market processes
- Liaise with Transfer Agency on subscription and redemption processing
- Coordinate with fund administrator on capital activity and investor reporting
- Prepare and review investor statements and capital account reconciliations
- Support side pocket management and special situations processing
- Monitor portfolio compliance with investment guidelines and risk limits
- Prepare regulatory filings and assist with audit preparation
- Review and process Japanese legal documents, including fund agreements and tax forms
- Support internal control processes and procedure documentation
- Collaborate with Prime Brokers, custodians, and fund administrators to resolve operational issues
- Interface with investment team on portfolio-related operational matters
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required
- Maintain and enhance internal Excel tools for reconciliations, fee calculations, and reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline operational workflows and reduce manual processes
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and broader team initiatives as needed
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of experience in hedge fund operations, fund accounting, or buy-side operations
- Strong understanding of NAV calculation, trade and cash reconciliation, and fund flows
- Experience working with Prime Brokers, fund administrators, and custodians
- Native or business-level Japanese proficiency, including ability to read and communicate on legal and operational documents
- Familiarity with Japanese equities markets and trading practices is advantageous
- Meticulous, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Flexible mindset with willingness to support broader team operations
- Technical skills (good to have): proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or VBA for data analysis and process automation
Why Join
- Opportunity to contribute to a Japan-focused financial institution with a strong track record
- Work alongside investment professionals and external partners on critical fund operations
- Gain comprehensive front-to-back exposure with opportunities to streamline and improve workflows
- Be part of a collaborative, hands-on, and experienced team
- Grow within a firm managing multiple complementary strategies in Japanese equities
