CEO, Business Services (fund admin, co sec, trust)

Page Executive; Hong Kong; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good culture and package

Job summary

A leading business services provider in Hong Kong is seeking a senior executive to lead its corporate services platform. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency, oversee day-to-day operations, and manage senior leadership teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in corporate services, a strong private equity background, and the ability to lead transformation initiatives to improve business performance. The organization offers a good culture and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Proven CEO, COO, or senior executive experience in related fields.
• Strong private equity experience, ideally in a portfolio company.
• Ability to lead transformation and improve EBITDA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate services platform, aligning with strategic direction.
• Oversee operations across finance, HR, legal, and compliance.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization.

Skills

Operational excellence in Business services

Stakeholder management

Transformation leadership

Governance and compliance expertise

Job description

• Set strategy, lead operations, drive efficiency, growth, governance, compliance
• Strong operational excellence in Business services(fund admin, co sec, trust)

About Our Client

Leading business services provider, delivering corporate secretarial, governance, accounting, tax, payroll and trust services. It supports public and private companies, funds and multinationals with compliance‑focused, technology‑enabled solutions across business lifecycles, with strong regional expertise, scalable platforms, and advisory capabilities enabling efficient growth for clients worldwide.

Job Description

• Lead the corporate services platform and set the overall strategic direction in line with the private equity fund's value-creation plan.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across functions such as finance, HR, legal, compliance, IT, procurement, and administration.
• Drive operational efficiency, standardization, and cost optimization across the business.
• Build and execute growth initiatives, including service expansion, transformation, and process improvement.
• Work closely with the board, investors, and fund sponsors on performance, reporting, and major decisions.
• Develop and manage senior leadership teams, ensuring strong succession and accountability.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare the business for exit by improving scalability, margins, controls, and enterprise value.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven CEO, COO, or senior executive experience in corporate services, shared services, professional services, or a similar platform business.
• Strong private equity experience, ideally in a portfolio company or sponsor-backed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, improve EBITDA, and deliver measurable value creation.
• Deep understanding of corporate functions such as finance, governance, compliance, and operating model design.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including board, investor, lender, and senior team engagement.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing management teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What's on Offer

Good culture and package