Operations Specialist

Role Overview

The Operations Specialist role provides end‑to‑end exposure to core hedge fund operational functions, with responsibilities spanning Middle Office & Fund Accounting and Compliance.

This role is open to both fresh graduates and experienced hires. Responsibilities and level of supervision will be calibrated based on the candidate’s prior experience, with a common expectation of independent role ownership by Year 3.

The role is designed to develop professionals who can operate independently within a licensed fund management environment and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s operational, compliance, and governance framework.

Role Structure and Responsibilities

1. Middle Office & Fund Accounting

· Support daily NAV and P&L review processes to ensure accuracy and completeness

· Validate trades, corporate actions, and lifecycle events

· Perform position, cash, and performance reconciliations

· Liaise with fund administrators, prime brokers, and counterparties

· Identify, investigate, and resolve breaks in a timely and controlled manner

· Maintain appropriate documentation to support audit and control requirements

2. Compliance

· Conduct daily and post‑trade compliance monitoring

· Support ongoing surveillance of trading and research activities

· Maintain compliance logs, monitoring records, and internal documentation

· Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews

· Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures

Progression and Development

Years 1–2: Integration and Functional Rotation

· Build operational proficiency across middle office and compliance functions

· Execute day‑to‑day operational routines with increasing independence

· Develop a strong understanding of how investment activities interface with operational and compliance requirements

· Gradually take ownership of defined processes

Year 3 Onwards: Independent Ownership and Broadening Exposure

By Year 3, the Operations Specialist is expected to:

· Operate independently across assigned middle office and compliance responsibilities

· Act as a reliable point of contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers

· Support the COO on operational and governance matters as required

At this stage, the firm encourages exposure to adjacent areas such as:

· Investor and management reporting

· Portfolio and risk analytics

· Marketing and client communications support

· Operational process improvement and automation initiatives

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required

· Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

· Strong attention to detail and execution discipline

· Willingness to support Japanese market trading hours and follow the Japan trading calendar

· Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) to support communication with Japanese stakeholders, counterparties, and/or review of Japanese-language materials.

· Professional attitude suited to a regulated fund management environment

Preferred

· Prior experience in fund accounting, middle office, compliance, or asset management operations

· Familiarity with hedge fund workflows, service providers, or regulatory expectations

· Ability to work effectively in a small, high‑accountability team

What Alcea Offers

· Structured exposure across core hedge fund operational functions

· Early responsibility within a regulated investment management platform

· Direct interaction with senior management and service providers

· A professional environment focused on long‑term development and institutional standards