Finance Manager

Company Overview

hermeneutic research is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensures that hermeneutic research will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades.

Job Overview

• The Finance Manager plays a key role in managing the firm's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and supporting financial planning. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of financial principles and a strong interest in financial analysis.
• You will report to the Head of Finance and collaborate with team members across departments to support the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and up-to-date books.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the fund administrator as the day-to-day point of contact, reviewing monthly NAV packs, reconciling against internal records, and resolving breaks in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in automating reporting processes and enhancing financial systems.

Cash Management and Treasury Operations:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize cash flow and liquidity strategies by seeking more efficient, cost-effective treasury solutions that drive cost savings and improve profitability.
• Participate in cash management processes, including forecasting and monitoring cash balances.

Investor Relations Support:

• Prepare financial materials for investor communications and reporting in English and Chinese, and respond to investor queries in both languages.
• Manage onboarding processes for new investors, coordinating with the fund administrator on KYC/AML, subscriptions, and redemptions, and maintain a comprehensive, well-organized investor database.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, facilitating timely reporting.
• Maintain internal controls to mitigate financial risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate in the annual audit process, working with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.
• Provide documentation and support for the onboarding processes of exchanges and brokerages, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive experience as a Finance Manager, with experience within buy-side firms or crypto financial services considered a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CA designation is required.
• Solid foundation in bookkeeping, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and reconciliations; hands-on experience with Xero or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Experience working with fund administrators (e.g., NAV review, investor capital activity).
• Audit experience and/or a track record of managing external audits is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to solve problems effectively.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), written and spoken, to communicate effectively with investors and prepare investor materials in both languages.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software; proficiency in Python or equivalent programming competency is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Interview Process

• CV Screening - We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above.
• HR Interview - To understand your experience, overall skill set, and cultural fit.
• Hiring Manager Interview - To gain a deeper understanding of your experience, overall skill set, and cultural fit.
• Technical Interview - Interviews with multiple stakeholder teams to assess your skill set and cross-functional collaboration.
• Co-Founder Interview - A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm’s values.

Company Values

Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values:

• Drive - We believe the best team members are deeply passionate about what they do. That passion fuels their growth, drives them to seek out the best teams, and leads them to hold high expectations of themselves in pursuit of excellence.
• Ownership - We aim to extend ownership as broadly as possible across the firm. In return, we value people who take initiative, step up when needed, and treat the company's goals as their own.
• Judgment - We value those who see the big picture and focus on what truly drives impact and results. They use time wisely, adapt across domains, and always prioritize outcomes over comfort zones.
• Openness - We foster a culture of open communication, mutual challenge, and shared growth. We believe constructive debate and proactive knowledge sharing lead us closer to the truth-and better decisions.
• Competence - We work with people who bring exceptional intellectual strength. What sets them apart isn't just what they know-it's how they use what they know to navigate change, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully in fast-changing environments.
• Resilience - We perform under pressure. Markets move fast, and so do we-but we stay grounded, focused, and calm. We embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly without losing sight of long-term goals.