Manager, Alternative Investment Operations at HSBC Global… · London

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HSBC Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of HSBC Asset Management, investing globally across Private Credit, Private Markets, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Venture Capital. With c. USD 85.3bn AUM and around 300 colleagues across 10 offices, we’re building a best-in-class platform to support complex, fast-growing alternative investment strategies.

We’re looking for a Manager, Alternative Investment Operations to help lead the day-to-day operational oversight of our Direct Asset Private Credit products (funds and mandates), partnering closely with Third party administrator's to deliver strong control, execution and client outcomes.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

• Support the management and oversight of end-to-end investment operations for Private Credit, including transaction lifecycle management and post-trade oversight.
• Oversee transaction & trade services, including execution support, review of key legal documentation, transaction administration and investment restriction monitoring with a risk-centric approach.
• Contribute to product launches and subsequent closings, helping design operating models, establish operational infrastructure and support equalisation processes.
• Provide valuation and performance oversight, including NAV review support, hard-to-value asset inputs, income reconciliations, and calculations such as ECL/amortisation and carry/waterfalls where applicable.
• Support liquidity and treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting (calls/distributions), facility oversight (credit/overdraft), and hedging/FX operational processes.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with the service providers, administrators/AIFM, and other vendors, supporting operational delivery, investor and portfolio reporting, and timely resolution while actively reviewing and challenging processes to identify inefficiencies and support implementation of improved ways of working.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across fund operations, financial reporting and control environments.
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiency through technology, automation, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Experience in identifying and implementing tech-enabled solutions to strengthen controls and improve scalability.
• Knowledge of fund accounting systems such as Investran or similar platforms is desirable.
• Exposure to Private Credit funds and alternative investment strategies is essential.
• Experience overseeing third-party administrators and managing key service provider relationships is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to navigate complex situations involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, combined with a proactive, collaborative and solutions-focus

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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