Associate, IPO Vetting

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) hosts the IPO Vetting Department within the Listing Division, handling new equity listing applications and pre-IPO enquiries. The role involves supporting IPO processing, drafting comments and reports, and participating in policy matters under supervision.

Candidates should have accounting or legal qualifications with experience in securities, accounting practices, and applicable Listing Rules, complemented by strong English and Chinese communication

Qualifications

• Requires good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of securities laws and accounting practices is needed.
• Authorized to work with English and Chinese languages; Putonghua proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a team manager in processing IPO applications
• Draft comment letters and Department reports to Listing Committee
• Provide support for pre-IPO enquiries and IPO related policy matters as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Law qualification

Job description

Job Summary:

The IPO Vetting Department of the Listing Division is responsible for processing:(1) applications for new equity listings including transactions by listed companies deemed to be new listings; and (2) pre-IPO enquiries relating to new equity listings.

Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities:

Provide support to a team manager in processing IPO applications

Draft comment letters and Department reports to Listing Committee

Provide support for pre-IPO enquiries and IPO related policy matters as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

Qualified accountants/lawyers or university graduates of other relevant disciplines with at least 3 years working experience in accounting, law, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field

Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the Listing Rules and knowledge of the securities industry and its practices including securities laws and accounting practices

Good interpersonal and presentation skills and knowledge of research, investigative techniques and procedures

Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua is essential

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.