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Arena Investors, LP (“Arena”) is a global investment firm and merchant capital provider that seeks to generate attractive, risk-adjusted, and uncorrelated returns by investing in a highly diversified portfolio across the entire credit spectrum in areas where conventional sources of capital are scarce.  We are seeking a talented individual to join our Private Credit / Illiquid team in the APAC region. 

The successful candidate will be expected to originate, evaluate, and execute investment ideas and manage deal processes throughout APAC, in all illiquid asset classes including but not limited to corporate credit, real estate, and structured finance among others. Proven ability to create new PnL sources organically whether as an intrapreneur or in a startup venture is a plus.

Arena’s investments are typically complex, flexibly structured, geographically / industry agnostic, and usually considered to be “non-traditional” or “esoteric” illiquid middle market positions.  The firm follows an investment process that is fundamentals driven and capitalizes upon “process driven wrinkles,” “perceived risk”, and other “special situations” in order to generate superior risk-adjusted returns.  The successful candidate will have experience illiquid asset classes and have at least one sector, geography, or asset class specialty while having a strong general experience illiquid investments.

Arena has a flexible multi-strategy investment mandate to directly originate both performing and non-performing opportunities in corporate, specialty finance, real estate, and energy investments.  Transaction sizes typically range from $10 to $50 million.

Responsibilities:

·         Actively market, source, and develop new relationships and source transactions from intermediaries, sponsors and directly with borrowers 

·         Develop unique investment ideas and evaluate new industries for potential investments

·         Help accelerate the growth of new or nascent financing platforms

·         Screen new transactions, prepare, issue, negotiate and execute term sheets

·         Build operating models, perform valuation analysis, financial analysis and conduct industry research

·         Lead and attend management meetings, financial and accounting advisors on process management, diligence, structuring and negotiations with borrowers

·         Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda and investment committee materials

·         The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic and technically proficient.  Must have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

·         Strong commercial sense and passion for networking

·         Candidate has a strong deal sourcing network and has a proven ability to generate new relationships as market dynamics evolve

·         Minimum of 15 years of finance experience; ideally in an investing role and focused on middle market companies

·         Fluent in English and another Asian language – a Southeast Asia language (e.g. Bahasa), Korean, or Japanese is a plus

·        We are seeking a candidate that is self-motivated, ambitious and has a high energy level

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

• Compile various accounting and financial reports
• Ensure accurate and timely of the reconciliation and reports
• Ensure all reports are complied with updated accounting standards
• Ensure all reports are complied with the listing requirements
• Ensure all reports are complied with all kinds of covenants
• Monitor budget, forecast and variance
• Review and enhance accounting system, accounting policies and internal control
• Liaise with internal peers, external auditors and professionals
• Perform daily routine accounting functions when required
• Keep proper and organized filing for easy retrieval and in confidential manner
• Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned from time to time

• Bachelor degree or above in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines or equivalent qualifications at HKQF level 5, with CPA qualification
• Minimum 5 years post CPA relevant working experience, with experience in working at Big 4 firms is an added advantage
• Candidates with management experience is preferred
• Candidates with listed company is preferred
• Able to handle multi-tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Independent, proactive and attentive to details
• Mature, able to work under pressure with strong sense of confidentially
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Attractive remuneration package
• Career progression opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical & Dental insurance
• Birthday leave
• Anniversary leave
• Study leave
• Study subsidy scheme
• Employee property loan / personal loan scheme
• Numerous other staff benefits

• Research and pursue new opportunities in mortgage business, including but not limited to exploration of potential partnership with Hong Kong property developers
• Explore new leads and perform relationship management to achieve business goals
• Prepare for credit applications and provide necessary follow-up actions to deliver premium service to clients
• Be responsive to client’s enquires and advise clients solutions to resolve any issues or complaints
• Collaborate with internal parties including credit, risk control and compliance team to achieve business goals and fulfil regulatory and internal policies requirements
• Perform analysis, provide insights and make necessary recommendation to management
• Support ad-hoc work tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors

• University degree in Business Studies or Finance related discipline, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience as sales executive or account servicing positions from banking or financial service industries
• Sensitive to market trends in mortgage business and property development
• Strong sales orientation, and network with developers or property agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively, embrace change and overcome challenges
• Strong desire of self-improvement and learn from experiences
• Good communication, interpersonal, analytical and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in both written English and Chinese.
• High level of customer centricity mindset with dedication to deliver premium service to clients
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as manager role

• Attractive remuneration package
• Career progression opportunities
• Medical & Dental insurance
• Birthday leave
• Anniversary leave
• Study leave
• Study subsidy scheme
• Employee property loan / personal loan scheme
• Numerous other staff benefits

• Closely monitor all post-loan cases and identify overdue repayment to minimise credit losses from time to time
• Perform phone dunning and/or reminder message to delinquent clients in professional manner
• Communicate and monitor performance of appointed external parties including debt collection agencies, etc.
• Liaise with different internal parties in resolving disputes and outstanding accounts
• Prepare debt collection status report
• Provide general administration and clerical support to the team
• Handle enquiries related to collection matters
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned

• Tertiary education, or equivalent qualifications at HKQF level 3
• Minimum 1 year working experience in sales support or customer service, preferably in credit control and debt collection operations
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese
• Strong self-motivation, with ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skill
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all time
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Immediate available is highly preferred

• Attractive remuneration package
• Career progression opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical & Dental insurance
• Birthday leave
• Anniversary leave
• Study leave
• Study subsidy scheme
• Employee property loan / personal loan scheme
• Numerous other staff benefits

Assist finance function for all financial aspects, including but not limited to:

• Maintain the group’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all group transactions and assets
• Support day-to-day operations including payments process and bank account maintenance
• Assist in business projects and group requests, e.g. entity setup
• Assist in management reports preparation and month-end closing process
• Prepare monthly budget and closely monitor the liquid capital requirement coordinate with internal compliance team for regulatory filings/ requests
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls for the organization
• Perform financial and regulatory reporting functions, e.g. preparation of Financial Resources Return, PQR filing
• Liaise with external fund administrator and external auditors on annual audit procedures
• Monitor and calculate incentive fees for portfolio managers
• Liaise with external tax representatives for the preparation of tax returns
• Handle other issues related to financial arrangements
• Take up ad hoc projects as assigned

• With a university or above degree in Finance or Accounting (Chartered Accountant is preferable)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in asset management, audit, fund administration or financial institute. Highly prefer auditors in asset management field
• Basic understanding of investment funds or asset management is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently and manage his/her own tasks
• Attentive to details
• Good team player
• Dynamic, diligent, flexible, thinks outside the box

About Hex Trust

Hex Trust is Asia’s leading provider of digital asset custody solutions for Banks & Financial Institutions, using leading-edge Blockchain technology. Led by innovators from the financial services industry, Hex Trust has built a proprietary platform that delivers a new way for financial institutions, asset managers, and corporations to safely and efficiently operate in the Blockchain ecosystem. Institutional adoption of digital assets and DeFi requires a fundamental shift in the way banks and financial institutions operate. Hex Trust is the link that connects the traditional financial world to the digital assets ecosystem.

Summary

Hex Trust is seeking an Expression of Interest for a Custody, Staking and DeFi position. The persons in this team will primarily work to strategise, shape and bring to life new business products within the areas of digital asset Custody, Staking and DeFi. By working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, it is the key role of the team to launch and measure the success of new products that will position Hex Trust the a leading innovator in the industry.

Department Objective

The objective of the Custody, Staking, and DeFi team is to develop a market-leading suite of products and services that meet clients’ evolving requirements in a competitive and cost-effective manner. This involves analyzing the blockchain industry, market trends, and competitors to position the Hex Trust product suite as a first-to-market, competitive, scalable, and profitable solution. The team also works tactically with Technology, Operations, and clients to find practical solutions for immediate requirements.

Ideally, the new joiner requires an understanding of the Custody, Staking, and DeFi business, the technical aspects of blockchain’s foundations, and a sheer drive to succeed with the team.

Both analytical and creative capabilities are required. This includes working with various parties to identify detailed solutions, prepare proposals, and gain management approval for variations when commercially viable. Additionally, finding innovative solutions using existing functionality without the need for development is important. The team operates in a rapidly evolving environment and having knowledge of operational controls, regulatory requirements, risk management, and cybersecurity principles is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Propose, design and roll out new business products and services in line with the market and the overall company strategy
• Work with other departments to ensure for timely and smooth new product launches
• Know the ins and outs of the industry and competitors and use that knowledge to shape Hex Trust’s competitive advantage 
• Build relationships with external industry participants and leverage product and business synergies to build new products and services
• Increase operational efficiency within the team and across different teams
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, both internal and external

• Passionate, driven and humble
• Excited about bringing new products and services to life 
• Experience in interacting with B2B clients and understand their needs
• Good knowledge of the blockchain industry, ideally with focus on Custody, Staking and DeFi
• Good understanding of the technical principles of the Custody, Staking and DeFi
• Product management experience is a plus
• Ability to collaborate well with a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external
• Ability to operate and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision
• Be a motivated and resourceful self-starter who is also a team player

Candidates who do not tick all the boxes are still encouraged to apply, those with less experience will still be considered for the position but with an adjustment to the level of seniority.

As one of the leading Web3 innovators, Hex Trust offers a front-row seat in the ever-changing blockchain & crypto industry. We genuinely believe that people are our greatest asset, and invest heavily so they’re best prepared to support our mission to unlock ownership in decentralized markets! You will be joining a company that is always committed to creating a supportive & inclusive environment that promotes personal and professional growth that furthers your success and drives innovation, collaboration, and passion in the blockchain space.

At Hex Trust, we are proud of our R.A.P.I.D. culture:

• Respect and Inclusion
• Agile
• Passionate
• Indivisible
• Driven by integrity

Join us at Hex Trust and not only can you look forward to working with blockchain professionals to build the decentralized future, but also:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Generous Amounts of Paid Time Off (incl. leave for Birthdays, Work Anniversary, and Mental Health etc.)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Access to Corporate Discounts and exclusive Employer Perks
• Medical & Retirement Plans
• Professional Learning and Development Opportunities
• Elevate your work using cutting-edge technology
• Fun & friendly office spaces in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam
• Regular company & social events

Hex Trust is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Job Responsibilities:

Corporate Accounting

• Handle full sets of accounts including but not limited to financial and management reporting, AR, AP, management fee records, bank reconciliation, etc
• Prepare monthly end close, prepare management report and FRR reporting in a timely manner and in compliance with local regulations
• Monitor the liquid capital on a monthly basis
• Prepare consolidation package, including all necessary consolidation adjustments and eliminations 
• Prepare consolidated cashflow forecast and annual budget

Fund Accounting

• Process vendors' invoices for the fund and corporation
• Work with fund administrator on non-trading expenses bookings and payments for third-party invoices
• Perform NAV pack and returns review, management fee and performance fee review, etc

Other responsibilities

• Coordinate with auditor and tax advisor for tax filing and annual audit
• Assist in system enhancement and ad-hoc tasks

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• At least 4 years of corporate accounting/ auditing experience with FS exposure
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Good knowledge of International Accounting Standards and US GAAP, tax, and relevant statutory rules and regulations

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off

• Compile various accounting and financial reports
• Ensure accurate and timely of the reconciliation and reports
• Ensure all reports are complied with updated accounting standards
• Ensure all reports are complied with the listing requirements
• Ensure all reports are complied with all kinds of covenants
• Liaise with external auditors and professionals
• Perform daily routine accounting functions when required
• Keep proper and organized filing for easy retrieval and in confidential manner
• Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned from time to time

• Bachelor degree or above in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines, or equivalent qualifications at HKQF level 5, with CPA qualification
• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience, with experience in working at Big 4 firms is an added advantage
• Candidates with management experience is preferred
• Candidates with listed company is preferred
• Able to handle multi-tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Independent, proactive and attentive to details
• Mature, able to work under pressure with strong sense of confidentially
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Attractive remuneration package
• Career progression opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Medical & Dental insurance
• Birthday leave
• Anniversary leave
• Study leave
• Study subsidy scheme
• Employee property loan / personal loan scheme
• Numerous other staff benefits