Hedge Fund Trade Support

Role Overview A leading global hedge fund is looking to hire a Trade Support Specialist to join its Asia Operations team. The role will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Execution Traders, providing end-to-end trade support across multiple asset classes. Key Responsibilities • Monitor trading activity and ensure accurate, timely trade capture across voice and electronic executions. • Manage the full trade lifecycle, including bookings, amendments and lifecycle events. • Maintain instrument, trader, fund and other static data to support accurate trade processing and STP. • Reconcile internal positions and trade details against external counterparties on T0 and resolve breaks promptly. • Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Execution Traders, Operations, Middle Office, Fund Control, Risk and other internal teams. • Support new business initiatives, including onboarding new traders, funds and products. • Identify and implement process improvements, technology enhancements and risk-mitigation initiatives. • Maintain procedures and support team training and knowledge sharing. Requirements • 3+ years' experience in Trade Support, Trade Assistance or a similar front-office operations role. • Degree in a numerate discipline. • Strong understanding of financial markets, products and front-to-back processes. • Good understanding of operational risk, controls and trade lifecycle management. • Experience working directly with Portfolio Managers and/or Traders in a front-office environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. • High attention to detail, ownership and a proactive approach. Desirable • Advanced Excel; VBA, SQL or Python experience. • Cross-asset exposure across Fixed Income, FX, Credit, Rates, Equities and/or ETDs . • Track record of process improvement or technology-driven enhancements.