Finance Manager

Company Overview

hermeneutic research is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensures that hermeneutic research will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades.

Job Overview

• The Finance Manager plays a key role in managing the firm's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and supporting financial planning. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of financial principles and a strong interest in financial analysis.
• You will report to the Head of Finance and collaborate with team members across departments to support the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and up-to-date books.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the fund administrator as the day-to-day point of contact, reviewing monthly NAV packs, reconciling against internal records, and resolving breaks in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in automating reporting processes and enhancing financial systems.

Cash Management and Treasury Operations:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize cash flow and liquidity strategies by seeking more efficient, cost-effective treasury solutions that drive cost savings and improve profitability.
• Participate in cash management processes, including forecasting and monitoring cash balances.

Investor Relations Support:

• Prepare financial materials for investor communications and reporting in English and Chinese, and respond to investor queries in both languages.
• Manage onboarding processes for new investors, coordinating with the fund administrator on KYC/AML, subscriptions, and redemptions, and maintain a comprehensive, well-organized investor database.