Alternatives Investment Manager, Real Estate Operations Hsbc Global Asset Management

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


Job descriptionSome careers shine brighter than othersIf you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.HSBC Asset Management, the investment management business of the HSBC Group, invests on behalf of HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions through both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Asset Management connects HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices in 23 countries and territories, delivering global capabilities with local market insight. As at 31 December 2023, HSBC Asset Management managed assets totalling US$707bn on behalf of its clients.We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Alternatives Investment Manager, Real Estate Operations.Principal ResponsibilitiesImpact on the Business

  • Supporting the management for fund and investments operations activities for a growing APAC Real Assets portfolio currently ~US$1.7bn AUM
  • Fund/Mandate Operations: support and advise on design of operating model, operational input into product change initiatives and new product development, setting up of operational infrastructure and working with service providers to enhance operations
  • Transaction Management & Services: Investment-level financial and tax due diligence, transaction compliance & execution, transaction administration & compliance, reconciliation & execution, investment restrictions & control, ownership of onboarding of new deals across APAC and ensure key activities are executed per timeline
  • Valuation & Performance: NAV production oversight, valuation support for hard-to-value assets, performance calculation and analytics, carry interest & waterfalls, valuation reconciliation in-line with group policy
  • Fund Finance & Accounting: Treasury management including cash flows analysis (calls, distributions, forecasting), credit, hedging operations, fund accounting oversight, fee management (fees, expenses, invoicing, performance fees & carry interest), audit support, oversight, liquidity management, strategize working capital and closing cost policy with business partners as part of quarterly reporting, Oversee and strategize cash analysis and distribution policy & processes for funds/regions under your remit
  • Tax compliance: ensure adherence to the tax structure, liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance of tax structuring for investments obtaining updated opinions where relevant, oversight of all tax filings ensuring compliance of the Fund, SPV and onshore entities
  • Reporting: Accountable for Portfolio reporting, MI & risk reporting, support Investor Relations team on client reporting support, fund board reporting and Tax reporting, oversee quarterly investor templates and investor letters, support ad-hoc/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for senior management
  • Stakeholders\xe2\x80\x99 Management: Oversight of service providers (engagement, negotiation, monitoring), Support of Investor services (RFP, queries management)
  • Portfolio Management: Support asset management team with ad hoc financial information / analysis as required;
  • System, Data & Change Management: System change and data control: support implementation of new systems, ensure data governance and integrity in line with group policy, operational change management, work cross functionally to identify and deliver on continuous improvement initiatives, increase efficiency and utilisation of standardized and centralized processes and teams
  • Risk and Compliance: Implementation of regulatory and tax change, AFIMD compliance, implementing financial crime compliance & control, support business continuity, executing Operational Risk Management Framework, design and maintenance of procedures and policies consistent with controls
Customers / Stakeholders
  • Customers include: Investment Teams, Investor Relation team, Product specialist team, Product development team, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Control Office, Risk, IT, Internal and External service providers, Clients/Investors
Leadership & Teamwork
  • The role will require liaison and co-operation with various stakeholders AMSG, AMHK, Asia, UK and offshore service team. There is opportunity of staff management as the team grows in time
Operational Effectiveness & Control
  • The position outlined by this job description may constitutes a \xe2\x80\x9ccontrolled function\xe2\x80\x9d requiring specific local financial authority approval. Therefore, the holder must ensure that their personal conduct complies in all respects with local regulations and laws
Major Challenges
  • To ensure completion of tasks in a timely and diligent manner.
  • To ensure timely and high standard interaction with client and service providers for resolution of queries & issues
  • To maintain a robust processing approach with ongoing improvement of process and documentation
  • To develop awareness of the business and infrastructure to ensure professional interaction and involvement
  • To ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence of investment operations
Requirements
  • 10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience of real estate accounting and/or private equity experience
  • Degree qualification, preferably in finance or accounting
  • CPA, CA, CAIA professional qualifications or equivalent
  • Strong leadership skills with proven track record in a managerial role within Real Assets (RE and Infra)
  • Exposure to APAC markets and regulations including cross borders taxations and capital structures
  • Strong experience managing operational risk in a changing environment
  • Must show ability to communicate clearly on various technical issues and to maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with clients, investors and colleagues
  • Must possess effective multi-tasking, project management, organisational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work to deadlines in an efficient and accurate manner
  • Proven experience in managing and delivering large, complex, and cross-functional finance transformation and technology projects
  • Experience dealing with outsourced service providers
  • Commercially focus and client-centric
  • Ability to understand and consolidate diverse and complex business information to translate into actions and propose operational solutions
  • Demonstrate collaborative and supportive working relationship with the other business departments and functions
  • Fluency in English; other Asian languages are an advantage
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.You\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve more when you join HSBC.HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1452726
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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