Arpa Industriale is hiring a
Digital Asset Hedge Fund Operations Associate in China

Summary

The job description is for a Digital Asset Hedge Fund Operations Associate role in a digital asset hedge fund. The candidate will support daily operations, ensure compliance, and manage various aspects of the fund's operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in middle office or fund operations, strong quantitative skills, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and a relevant degree from an internationally recognized university.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in middle office or fund operations at an asset manager, fund administrator, or buy/sell-side financial institution
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with excellent knowledge of Google Workspace
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin languages
• Familiarity with fund valuation principles, financial statements, and accounting practices (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS)
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Hold a relevant degree from an internationally recognized university

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to management in all aspects of our fund's operations, serving as the primary point of contact for daily fund operational matters
• Maintain robust operations, controls, and compliance frameworks and policies to ensure the highest standards of operational excellence
• Oversee and manage daily fund operations, including trade settlements, reconciliations, collateral management, P&L attribution, and reporting for liquid funds
• Assist with investor onboarding, capital calls, reporting, and distributions for illiquid funds
• Occasional collaboration on the setup of new entities, including coordinating incorporation, bank account opening, and engaging with company secretaries, fund administrators, tax agents, auditors, and legal counsel
• Ensure accurate maintenance of fund accounting books and records
• Cultivate and manage relationships with counterparties, sub-advisors, banks, fund administrators, auditors, corporate secretaries, and service providers
• Support client lifecycle processes, including onboarding, KYC, account setup, CRM setup, investor reports, capital accounts, distribution notices, funding of new deals, and promptly addressing investor queries/requests
• Ensure proper filing and effective communication of relevant documentation across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Dedicated and driven, capable of working effectively with minimal supervision or direction, even in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Strong sense of professional integrity and ethics
• Entrepreneurial and practical team player, capable of balancing commercial considerations with risk awareness
• Agile thinker, adept at solving complex problems by both envisioning the big picture and meticulously mapping out the necessary details to achieve goals

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including high-end medical insurance coverage
• Work remotely with flexible working conditions and hours