Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

NexusSearch International Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique asset management firm in Hong Kong is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy for both private and public funds. The ideal candidate will have 8-12+ years of buy-side experience, strong expertise in portfolio management, and fluency in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese. Responsibilities include managing investment strategies, overseeing small-scale portfolios, and leading a research team. CFA or FRM qualifications are preferred, along with essential experience in HK asset management.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years buy-side experience at a boutique asset management firm or private fund manager.
• Proven track record in managing private and public funds.
• Experience in managing small teams in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment strategy and oversee asset allocation for private and public funds.
• Manage small-scale portfolios, including stock selection and risk control.
• Supervise a research team for equity/bond research and due diligence.

Skills

Investment strategy design

Portfolio management

Client pitching

Fluent Mandarin

Fluent English

Fluent Cantonese

Education

CFA

FRM

Job description

Role Summary

The CIO leads investment strategy for a boutique asset management firm (AUM < RMB$100bn) based in Hong Kong, managing both private funds and public funds (QDII). Hands-on role overseeing equities, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios for Mainland/HK clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment strategy: Design asset allocation and strategies for private funds (PE/hedge/QDLP) and public funds (mutual funds/QDII via HK), leveraging HKEX/Stock Connect/A-shares access.
• Private funds: Structure bespoke mandates for HNW/institutional LPs; regulatory filings, performance reporting, liquidity management.
• Public funds: Oversee CSRC-approved products launched via HK platform; NAV calculation, disclosure, retail distribution.
• Portfolio oversight: Hands-on management of small-scale portfolios (HK$50bn); stock selection, risk control, rebalancing.
• Research team: Lead 3-5 analysts for China/HK equity/bond research; manager due diligence for external allocations.
• HK regulatory: SFC Type 9 compliance, client suitability, disclosure for HK-domiciled funds serving China investors.
• Client/business: Pitch to Mainland SOEs/HNW, HK family offices; support fundraising via HK subsidiary.

Requirements

• 8-12+ years buy-side experience at Chinese/HK boutique AM or private fund manager.
• Proven track record in private & public funds (CSRC/AMAC/SFC licensed).
• Fluent Mandarin (oral/written) mandatory; fluent English/Cantonese.
• CFA/FRM; expertise in A/H-shares, REITs, QDII/QDLP.
• Entrepreneurial for small team (5-10 people); HK asset mgmt experience essential.