Finance Manager - Asian Timezones

Company Overview

hermeneutic Investments is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm and hedge fund. 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 ensure that hermeneutic Investments 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 CFO and collaborate with team members across departments to support the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Contribute to the preparation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and recommend improvements.
• Support the budgeting process and develop financial models to assist in decision-making.

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.

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.

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial operations to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in automating reporting processes and enhancing financial systems.

Investor Relations Support:

• Prepare financial materials for investor communications and reporting.
• Manage onboarding processes for new investors and maintain a comprehensive, well-organized investor database.

Requirements:
• 5–8 years of progressive experience as a Finance Manager within buy-side firms, with exposure to crypto financial services considered a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to solve problems effectively.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA designation is a plus.

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.