Chief Operations Officer – Leading Hedge Fund – Hong Kong recruitment

The role of Chief Operating Officer is a key leadership role responsible for the management of all Operational functions within the Company and also acts as a member of the Board of Directors. 

Key responsibilities include:

• To work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that the financial integrity and operational procedures of the Company are progressed and maintained:

• To develop and align company business objectives with the vision and long-term strategy:

• To oversee the management of Finance, Trading, Operations, IT and HR;

• To ensure that the company maintains the highest Legal and Compliance standards and data protection is wholly aligned with national and international jurisdictions;

• To implement the highest standards of ethics and due care in safeguarding the interests of our customers, employees and shareholders;

• To demonstrate drive and commitment in delivering to challenging targets and ability to work within a team environment.

Requirements:

• Significant experience running the Operations of a leading investment company;

• Accustomed to operating at a senior level, building effective relationships and dealing with executive colleagues, and other internal and external clients;

• Ability to take a strategic view allied to the ability to adopt an analytical approach with the awareness of operational implications;

• Articulate presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Financial Services, Hedge, Commodity Trading and Asset Management expertise;

• In depth contemporary financial and regulatory awareness;

• High level of analytical problem solving skills and the ability to assimilate complex information, to facilitate escalation and resolution of issues;

• Experiencing of effectively managing and developing high-performing teams;

•  Ability to influence at all levels, effectively communicate complex topics and build confidence;

• The ability to speak fluent Mandarin is an absolute necessity and any additional Asian languages are highly desirable.  It is expected that you are deeply familiar with both the social and cultural aspects of Asia. 

An excellent remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Your application will be treated in complete confidence.