Total 3 Senior Executive research associate job vacancies in Hong Kong, Sheung Wan

About Hex Trust

Hex Trust is a fully-licensed and insured digital asset custodian. Led by veteran banking technologists and award-winning financial services experts, Hex Trust has built Hex Safe, a proprietary bank-grade platform that delivers solutions for digital asset protocols, foundations, financial institutions, and the Web3 ecosystem. Hex Trust has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Italy, and Vietnam.

About the job

We are seeking an ambitious self starter to lead Internal Audit (“IA”) for the Hex Trust Group. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will be working closely with senior leadership across the organization to help ensure proper governance and controls are followed and provide independent assessment on and compliance with corporate governance standards to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Audit to ensure proper governance is maintained across the organisation;
• Develop the internal audit plan and undertake internal audits as required to ensure the company meets its financial, operational and compliance objectives;
• Report on control deficiencies to management and the Audit and Compliance Committee and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value;
• Challenge current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement;
• Engage remediation of identified issues through follow-up
• Play an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
• Support selection and management of external vendors
• Play an active role in advising the organisation on governance and internal audit matters

• 3-5 years’ practical experience in internal audit and / or external audit on companies / financial institutions, with experience in international accounting firms a plus;
• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field and relevant qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.)
• Self-starter with ability to independently run assignments involving stakeholders at various levels across the business
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of personal integrity;
• Strong English language communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Experience in or passion for Crypto industry or Digital Asset is desirable

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 decentralised markets! You will be joining a company that is always committed to creating a supportive & inclusive environment, promoting 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 
• 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

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overall HR operations and functions of the organization
• Support the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and reference checks
• Administer employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including orientation programs, documentation, and exit interviews
• Maintain and update HR records and databases
• Manage employee benefits and compensation, including payroll administration and leave management
• Assist in employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development initiatives
• Support employee engagement activities and events
• Assist in HR reporting and data analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in HR roles
• Knowledge of Hong Kong employment laws and regulations
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Role Summary

We are presently recruiting for a Senior Associate (Japan focused) in the Active Equities Asia department in our Hong Kong office.  Reporting to the Japan domain lead of Active Equities Asia, the incumbent will be a key contributor to scaling our portfolio, lead investment research, develop and communicate investment recommendations in our long/short strategy.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

Analyze and communicate Investment Opportunities

• Lead the research and evaluate investment opportunities in Japan
• Lead due diligence on opportunities – including financial, company and sector diligence, to determine investment merits and risks.
• Oversee the building of dynamic financial and valuation models to analyze expected returns of investment opportunities, test assumptions and perform sensitivity analysis.
• Perform valuation analysis of companies’ securities,
•  Perform the relative ranking of investment opportunities to optimize exposures within the portfolio.
• Present investment recommendations to thought partners and investment committees.

Asset Management

• Analyze and communicate company earnings and events that move share prices.
• Monitor ongoing financial performance of portfolio assets. Oversee the update of financial models and other analysis tools to help with communicating rationale behind change in investment view.
• Performing valuation reviews for portfolio assets.
• Build and leverage relationships with industry participants and management teams.

Be a Contributing Team Player

• Participate in and contribute to weekly departmental meetings and investment recommendation meetings.
• Support other members on the team in research and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other departments to produce impactful research work.