Assistant Manager / Manager, Fund Administration

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day fund administration operation tasks, including record keeping, reconciliation, trade processing, subscription/redemption processing, securities master and price processing, NAV production, client reporting, etc.

• Liaise with relevant parties; manage end-to-end processing procedures and closely work with Custody Team, Banking teams and external client contacts

• Collaborate with Custody Team and Banking teams to resolve client issues, and to improve client experience with our delivery

• Maintain documentation on operating procedures and operating guideline related to fund administration, and on SOP related to client product specification and customized requirements

• Optimize workflow so as to enhance operating efficiency and cost-effectiveness

• Assist in the system and procedure set up on fund administration operation process.

• Assist Securities Services Team to provide professional Fund Administration expertise in relation to custody, fund admin and other related services

• Perform other duties as delegated and assigned by the management

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Account, Economics, or Finance or related discipline

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in related areas in Fund Administration

• Possess the required qualifications and license under SFC requirements for providing depositary services for relevant CISs preferred

• Possess the qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage

• Comprehensive knowledge of investment fund operations and securities market operations as well as accounting principles (HKFRS, IFRS, GAAP, etc)

• Familiar with regulatory requirements (esp. HK SFC) of collective investment scheme/mutual fund/unit trust