Description

• A top tier Chinese Quant Hedge Fund
• Massive AUM inflow

About Our Client

One of Mainland China's earliest quantitative investment institutions, It has grown into a large equity- and CTA-focused quantitative hedge fund.
The organisation has since expanded into Hong Kong, where its local entity obtained Type 1 and Type 9 licences in 2025.
The firm focuses on AI-enabled systematic investment processes, developing a range of quantitative strategies including market-neutral, enhanced index, multi-strategy, and CTA approaches. Its investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined, data-driven models, risk management, and diversified strategy construction.
The firm focuses on AI-enabled systematic investment processes, developing a range of quantitative strategies including market-neutral, enhanced index, multi-strategy, and CTA approaches. Its investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined, data-driven models, risk management, and diversified strategy construction

Job Description

The firm is establishing a new SFC-licensed asset management platform and is seeking an experienced Responsible Officer (RO) for Type 1 and Type 9 to lead the build-out, daily operation, and future scaling of the Hong Kong business.

The RO's primary mission is to ensure that the asset management platform runs smoothly, efficiently, and end-to-end, covering fund subscription/redemption, product launch processes, capital flows, trading/operations integration, and compliance workflow execution. Over time, this role will also support the firm's goal of growing offshore capital and enhancing the overall client experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is execution-driven, has true buy-side operational experience, and is capable of taking a platform from 0→1 and then 1→N.

Key Responsibilities

1. Platform Build-Out (0→1)

• Lead the initial setup and ongoing optimisation of the Hong Kong licensed platform.
• Build scalable workflows covering fund subscription/redemption, investor onboarding, custody/broker interactions, capital movement, and middle-office processes.
• Establish operational SOPs that integrate investment, trading, compliance, and risk functions.

1. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Serve as RO for Type 1 & 9 regulated activities with the SFC.
• Maintain a sound compliance framework, internal controls, risk management processes, and reporting standards.
• Manage regulatory communication and ensure readiness for inspections, licensing updates, and audits.

1. Investment & Product Operations

• Work closely with portfolio managers and traders to ensure seamless execution and operational support.
• Oversee product launch workflows, including documentation, service provider coordination, and operational readiness.
• Monitor cash flows, reconciliations, and daily operational risk items.

1. Investor Experience & IR Coordination

• Ensure a frictionless end-to-end investor journey, including onboarding, reporting, and communications.
• Provide IR support where relevant; IR capability is a plus but not mandatory.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on AUM growth initiatives involving offshore capital.

1. Business & Platform Scalability

• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvements as the firm scales product offerings and investor base.
• Build a platform that maintains institutional-grade standards as AUM grows.

The Successful Applicant

Mandatory

• SFC Responsible Officer licence (Type 1 & Type 9) - or eligibility for approval.
• Buy-side background in public/secondary markets (non-negotiable).
• Proven track record managing or operating a real, functioning asset management platform.
• 0→1 platform build or early-stage setup experience.
• Experience with fund operations including subscriptions/redemptions, custody processes, trading workflows, and compliance integration.
• Demonstrated ability to make operations run fast, run smooth, and work in real practice.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating with offshore or international investors (deep Western exposure not required).
• IR or external communication ability is a plus.
• Some sell-side candidates with genuine platform-building exposure may be considered, but most pure sell-side profiles will not fit.

Soft Skills / DNA

• Execution-oriented, practical, and solutions-driven.
• Strong ownership mentality; able to work independently in a lean team.
• "Get things done" mindset; able to design, troubleshoot, and refine processes end-to-end.

What's on Offer

• Drive the creation of a new asset management platform from the ground up.
• Work closely with senior decision-makers in a fast-moving environment.
• Significant influence on operational architecture, client experience, and AUM scaling path.