Manager - Investment Products [Ref.: SFC/MGR/IP/261016]

Securities and Futures Commission; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong is seeking a Manager in the Investment Products Division. You will handle a mix of regulatory work, including authorisation applications and monitoring of retail investment products, while supporting research and policy development at a leading regulator.

Ideal candidates have a law/economics/finance degree with at least five years in financial services, exposure to regulatory bodies, and strong English and Chinese communications.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law / Economics / Accounting / Finance
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in financial services or related industries
• Exposure to regulatory bodies, major law or audit firms, international investment banks or asset managers is preferable
• Excellent command of English and Chinese; Putonghua a plus

Responsibilities

• Process applications for authorisation of retail investment products and their documents in accordance with SFC product codes
• Monitor ongoing products, analyse market information and investment data
• Assist in policy-oriented research, comparative studies on international securities regulation, and regulatory policies

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law / Economics / Accounting / Finance degree

Job description

Manager - Investment Products [Ref.: SFC/MGR/IP/261016]

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. Experience in IPO or corporate finance related work, listed company audits and good knowledge of the Listing Rules will 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.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the independent

statutory body regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong.

We are committed to protecting the integrity and soundness of the market

for the benefit of investors and the industry.

Working for a globally respected regulator provides unique opportunities to

serve the public and advance Hong Kong's position as an international

financial centre. Join us to achieve greater things in your career.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the independent

statutory body regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong.

We are committed to protecting the integrity and soundness of the market

for the benefit of investors and the industry.

Working for a globally respected regulator provides unique opportunities to

serve the public and advance Hong Kong's position as an international

financial centre. Join us to achieve greater things in your career.