Analyst/Associate - Japanese Speaking

Company Introduction

Polymer Capital Management is an Asia public markets-focused asset management firm offering hedge fund and long-only strategies. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Job Responsibilities / Job Brief

The Product Specialists team acts as a crucial link between investment teams and investors, focusing on relationship management, strategy and insights communication, business development and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle license applications, regulatory filings and reports
• Assist with the development, implementation and administration of the Group compliance framework and policies
• Conduct monitoring and surveillance of trading activities to detect and prevent market abuse, insider trading and other violations
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by trade surveillance systems, and escalate any potential issues to the appropriate stakeholders
• Work on regional projects including system UAT, new investment models discussion, or system development
• Conduct or assist with ad-hoc inspections and regulatory requests

Requirements

• University graduate with major in Business, Finance or Law
• At least 2 years of experience in compliance, preferably in brokerage or asset management firms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to details
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
• Proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions. Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite Excel, Bloomberg
• Fluent in English and Japanese

Good to have

• Proficient in Python, or VBA is a plus

Why join us?

• Prime Location: You'll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Hong Kong
• High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
• Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
• Dynamic and Collaborative Environment: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts to engage in exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.

Benefits

Some of our Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical Group Insurance
• In-built Gym facility
• DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
• Professional Learning & Development Opportunities