COO – Chief Operating Office for Asset Management set up in Hong Kong – Wall Street based firm recruitment
COO - Chief Operating Office for blue chip Asset Management group, for a newly established Hong Kong entity. The firm specializes in providing professional investment management services to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts and institutional clients. They are known as traditional, bottom-up, value driven managers. Global AUM exceeds US$10 Billion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for related areas such as Compliance, Operations, and Financial Management. Ideally, the right candidate will also be able to assist in fund raising efforts. He/she will be expected to be a hands-on professional without the expectations to delegate responsibility to juniors.
Responsibilities
- Management responsibility of all operations activities
- Prepare and maintain the firm’s financial performance reports for investors, auditors and regulators
- Coordinate with the Group Head of Legal Compliance, in the establishment and management of all compliance issues within the new Hong Kong based entity
- Oversee compliance, funds related activities- wires, and settlements, working closely with the fund’s custodian and investor relations function
- Assist in preparing the firm’s marketing materials with respect to soliciting potential clients, and assist in fund raising efforts
- Keep in regular contact with regulators
- Advise fund managers / traders on the compliance requirements of specific trades
Background
The ideal candidate will most likely have at least 10 years of relevant exposure at an appropriate level of seniority in a financial institution. A track record of success in Hong Kong in the administration of financial market compliance matters will be required. In addition, the following attributes will be sought:
- Gravitas, seniority, maturity, integrity, and the utmost in professionalism – consistent with traditional asset management values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
- The ability to effectively present to and liaise with senior management, both internal and external, and including regulatory authorities
Interested parties looking to have a discreet discussion, please contact me on joanna.tsang@bo-le.com or +852 2872 2537