Operations Associate, Crypto

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Join our global Crypto Operations team as an Operations Associate in Hong Kong. We’re looking for candidates with operations experience in crypto or other asset classes such as derivatives, equities, or fixed income. This hands-on role is part of our global follow-the-sun model, providing critical coverage in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. 

This position follows an evening and weekend shift pattern, working closely with traders and colleagues across multiple time zones.

Your future role at QRT:

• Operate as part of a global team, providing responsive support for crypto trading
• Deliver day-to-day operational support, including trade capture, reconciliation, issue resolution, and full task ownership
• Oversee timely settlement of transfers across exchanges and custodians
• Support onboarding of new exchanges, brokers, and custodians (including KYC and infrastructure setup) in coordination with the Crypto COO
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and workflow optimisation
• Use programming tools (Python preferred) to automate reporting, reconciliations, exception handling, and other operations tasks
• Partner with Trading, Tech, Risk, Compliance, and Finance to maintain strong post-trade workflows and controls
• Contribute to the development of QRT’s crypto operating model and support for external managers
• Collaborate with Tech to develop new tools and applications
• Manage cash transfers for SMA clients

Your present skillset:

• Degree educated in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 6+ years of operations experience in financial services, with a strong background in trade capture, settlement, and reconciliation. Experience may come from crypto or other asset classes such as derivatives, equities, or fixed income
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication
• Programming experience (e.g. Python, VBA) preferred
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate independently as well as part of a team 

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.