Manager - Investment Products [Ref.: SFC/MGR/IP/260109]

Securities and Futures Commission; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong seeks a Manager in Investment Products to lead regulatory work on authorisation of retail investment products, monitor ongoing compliance, and analyse market data. The role requires a university degree in Law, Economics, Accounting or Finance and at least five years in financial services or related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to policy research, regulatory projects, and cross-border studies, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Economics, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum five years of relevant financial services experience.
• Background in analytics and market data for funds and portfolios.
• Knowledge of Listing Rules is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process authorisation of retail investment products and related documents.
• Monitor products and marketing materials for compliance with product codes.
• Gather and analyse market information and fund data.
• Assist in policy research and regulatory studies.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

English and Chinese

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Economics degree

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Manager - Investment Products [Ref.: SFC/MGR/IP/260109]

Duties & Responsibilities:

In the ever-changing market conditions, regulators worldwide are facing increasing challenges posed by financial innovation and complex regulatory issues. As a securities regulator, the SFC is charged with the responsibilities to protect investors and to facilitate market development.

If you see yourself possessing the qualities to serve the Hong Kong market as a securities regulator, and being part of an expanding professional team in product authorization and policy formulation for fostering Hong Kong's market development, we invite you to join us as a Manager in our Investment Products Division.

The successful candidates will be responsible for a combination of regulatory work, including the processing of applications for authorisation of retail investment products, their offering documents and marketing materials in accordance with SFC product codes; on-going monitoring of such products and gathering and analysing market information and investment products data; providing assistance to policy-oriented research and comparative studies on international securities regulation; assisting in research projects and analysing regulatory policies, macro-economics and financial matters in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas markets.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have a university degree in Law / Economic / Accounting / Finance, preferably with a minimum of five years of solid and relevant work experience in the financial services or related industries. Exposure gained in regulatory bodies, major law or audit firms, international investment banks or asset managers is preferable, with background in analytics and experience in market risk management, design and collection, mapping and analysis of market data and fund related portfolios data a plus. Experience in IPO or corporate finance related work, listed company audits and good knowledge of the Listing Rules will also be an added advantage. You should have excellent analytical, numerical, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. An excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese is required, with proficiency in Putonghua a plus.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence by authorised personnel and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. Applicants who do not hear from us within six months from the application deadline may consider their applications as unsuccessful. All information on unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed after six months.