Head of ECM

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd seeks an ECM leader to steer and grow the Equity Capital Markets franchise in Hong Kong. You will shape strategy, drive expansion, and manage a high-performing team.

You will originate and execute IPOs, follow-ons, placements, rights issues, and convertibles, while building relationships with listed and pre-IPO companies, corporate shareholders, PE firms, and institutional investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, equity capital markets, or related fields, with management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong IPOs, secondary offerings, placements, rights issues, and other equity financing products.
• Solid understanding of Hong Kong capital markets, listing rules, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Proven track record in client origination and deal execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, transaction structuring, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese preferred).
• High professional integrity, strong risk awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the ECM business, including strategy development, business expansion, and team management.
• Originate and execute equity financing transactions (IPOs, follow-ons, placements, rights issues, convertibles).
• Build and maintain relationships with listed, pre-IPO and institutional clients and other market participants.
• Lead transaction origination, valuation, deal structuring, underwriting arrangements, and negotiations.
• Drive cross-border capital market opportunities between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international markets.
• Collaborate with investment banking, research, sales & trading, and institutional teams to maximize opportunities.
• Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk management standards.
• Take ownership of business targets, including revenue generation, deal conversion, and client coverage.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ECM team.

Skills

Leadership

Client origination

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-border markets

English/Chinese comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

• Lead and grow the firm's Equity Capital Markets (ECM) business, including strategy development, business expansion, and team management.
• Originate and execute equity financing transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, placements, rights issues, convertible securities, and other capital raising activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with listed companies, pre-IPO companies, corporate shareholders, private equity firms, institutional investors, and other market participants.
• Lead transaction origination, valuation analysis, deal structuring, underwriting arrangements, and negotiations.
• Drive cross-border capital market opportunities between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international markets.
• Work closely with investment banking, research, sales & trading, and institutional teams to maximize business opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal risk management standards.
• Take ownership of business targets, including revenue generation, deal conversion, and client coverage.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ECM team.

• Lead and grow the firm's Equity Capital Markets (ECM) business, including strategy development, business expansion, and team management.
• Originate and execute equity financing transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, placements, rights issues, convertible securities, and other capital raising activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with listed companies, pre-IPO companies, corporate shareholders, private equity firms, institutional investors, and other market participants.
• Lead transaction origination, valuation analysis, deal structuring, underwriting arrangements, and negotiations.
• Drive cross-border capital market opportunities between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international markets.
• Work closely with investment banking, research, sales & trading, and institutional teams to maximize business opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal risk management standards.
• Take ownership of business targets, including revenue generation, deal conversion, and client coverage.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ECM team.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, equity capital markets, or related fields, with management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong IPOs, secondary offerings, placements, rights issues, and other equity financing products.
• Solid understanding of Hong Kong capital markets, listing rules, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Proven track record in client origination and deal execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, transaction structuring, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese preferred).
• High professional integrity, strong risk awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A Hong Kong-listed financial services group that provides a comprehensive range of capital markets and securities services, including corporate finance, IPO sponsorship, financial advisory, securities brokerage, asset management, and investment advisory solutions. The firm holds multiple SFC licenses (Types 1, 4, 6, and 9) and serves as an integrated platform supporting both corporate and institutional clients across fundraising, listing, M&A, and investment activities. With a strong focus on Greater China, the company has an established track record in IPO execution and cross-border capital markets transactions

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale an ECM franchise within an established Hong Kong-listed financial services platform. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to drive business growth, leverage the firm's existing IPO and corporate finance platform, and play a key leadership role in developing cross-border capital markets opportunities across Greater China. It is an ideal opportunity for a senior ECM banker seeking greater entrepreneurial exposure and a meaningful impact on the firm's long‑term growth.