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Chief Operating Officer (COO) -Equity Hedge Fund

Chief Operating Officer (COO) -Equity Hedge Fund

Morgan McKinleyHong Kong
22 days ago
Job description

Responsibilities

Fund Operations & Infrastructure

  • Spearhead the setup and continuous improvement of all operational systems, including legal and fund structuring (Cayman, onshore / offshore vehicles, SPCs, etc.).
  • Oversee relationships with essential external partners such as administrators, prime brokers, custodians, auditors, legal advisors, and technology vendors.
  • Coordinate critical milestones for fund launch, ensuring alignment across legal, investment, and investor relations functions.
  • Manage the end-to-end licensing processes with relevant regulators, especially the SFC (Type 9 licensing).
  • Develop and uphold robustpliance infrastructure, covering manuals, AML / CFT policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies, fostering a culture of strongernance.

Operational Management

  • Supervise daily operational workflows, including trade processing, reconciliation, cash management, NAV calculations, and portfolio accounting.
  • Ensure seamless operations for middle- and back-office functions, including settlements, corporate actions, and valuation processes.
  • Drive operational due diligence readiness, overseeing investor onboarding (KYC / AML), side letters, and documentation management.

    • Risk & Control Frameworks

  • Establish and maintainprehensive internal controls to manage operational, financial, and reputational risk.
  • Lead third-party due diligence, enforce cybersecurity standards, and implement business continuity practices.
  • Continuously monitor operational metrics and ensure timely escalation and resolution of risks.

    • Investor Relations & Support

  • Assist in fundraising by preparing operational content for investor materials and due diligence questionnaires.
  • Oversee all investor servicing activities, including onboarding, reporting, and processing capital flows.
  • Liaise with legal and administrative partners to ensure efficient and accurate investormunications.

    • Team & Culture

  • Help shape the firm's culture, promoting high standards of performance and collaboration.
  • Lead recruitment and management of operations, finance, andpliance staff as the firm grows.
  • Take on additional operational or administrative responsibilities as required, especially in the early stages (, HR, vendor management, tech systems).

    • Key Requirements

  • At least 10 years' experience in hedge fund operations, with a preference for those who have been involved in new launches or high-growth environments.
  • Solid technical proficiency in fund structures, portfolio operations,pliance, and financial management.
  • Deep familiarity with Asia-Pacific regulatory environments, particularly SFC and Cayman Islandsernance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams and external partnerships effectively.
  • Outstandingmunication and interpersonal skills, with strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
  • Upromising integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
  • Proficiency in English.

    • Job ID JN -062025-1982938

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