IT Manager

Seven Elements Investment Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Elements Investment Holdings Limited in Hong Kong seeks an experienced IT Manager to plan, build, and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, and cloud services. You will oversee core systems such as trading, asset management, and CRM, ensuring stability, security, and performance with robust backup and DR solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in IT with leadership experience and strong regulatory knowledge for licensed financial firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of IT experience, including 2–3+ years in IT management or system administration.
• Experience in financial industry IT management preferred (securities/asset management/insurance brokerage).
• Solid knowledge of infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and endpoint management.
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks, backup, disaster recovery, and audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and maintain the company’s overall IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, cloud services, hardware, and collaboration tools.
• Establish and manage the technical architecture of core business systems including trading, asset management, and CRM systems.
• Ensure system stability, security, and performance; develop backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement information security policies with access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments; manage IT vendors and service providers.

Skills

Infrastructure management

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

ITIL

Job description

1. IT Infrastructure Development & Management

Plan, build, and maintain the company's overall IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure), hardware, and collaboration tools

Establish and manage the technical architecture of core business systems including trading systems, asset management systems, and CRM systems

Ensure system stability, security, and performance; develop backup and disaster recovery solutions

2. Information Security Management

Establish and enforce comprehensive information security policies and procedures, including access control, data encryption, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management

Implement appropriate cybersecurity controls in accordance with the SFC's Cybersecurity Guidelines and Code of Conduct to prevent and detect unauthorized intrusions and security incidents

Manage software lifecycle, apply security patches promptly, and avoid using end-of-life software

Establish audit trails for critical systems and servers to ensure complete audit records

3. Regulatory Compliance Support

Ensure IT systems and data management comply with SFC licensed corporation requirements, including transaction record keeping, client data protection, and reporting obligations

Ensure systems comply with IA requirements for insurance brokers regarding record keeping, system access rights and logs, and inspection readiness

Support regulatory inspections and audits by preparing relevant technical documentation

Manage third-party IT service providers to ensure outsourced services meet regulatory standards

Lead technical evaluation, vendor selection, and tendering processes for IT projects

Manage IT vendors and service providers, including performance monitoring, contract management, and cost optimization

Coordinate and implement system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments

5. Daily Operations Support

Serve as the primary internal contact for all IT matters, providing technical support to all departments

Provide regular reporting to management on IT performance, risks, and ongoing initiatives

Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT systems, assets, configurations, and processes

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

8+ years of IT experience, with at least 2-3 years in an IT Manager or System Administrator role

Prior IT management experience in the financial industry (securities/asset management/insurance brokerage preferred)

Technical Skills

Solid technical knowledge across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure), cybersecurity, and endpoint management

Familiarity with IT security frameworks and best practices (e.g., access control, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery)

Strong project management experience, including vendor evaluation, tendering, and implementation of IT initiatives

Compliance Knowledge

Familiar with SFC Type 1, 4, 9 licensing requirements for IT and cybersecurity for licensed corporations

Understanding of IA requirements for insurance brokers regarding systems and record keeping

Knowledge of HKEX listing rules regarding risk management and internal controls as they relate to IT

Language Skills

Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English (both written and spoken)

Personal Attributes

Ability to work independently and take ownership of IT operations in a lean team environment

Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration skills

Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, or equivalent) are a plus