Manager / Senior Manager, Financial Services Consulting - Information Technology

mazars-talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

5-day work week

Discretionary bonus

Birthday leave

Marriage leave

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong seeks a Manager/Senior Manager to lead a client-centric advisory team in financial services. You will oversee engagements across regulatory, operational and IT advisory for FS clients, including onboarding, KYC and AML, and IT risk reviews.

Join a global practice that emphasizes structured problem solving, analytics and lean processes. You will mentor team members, drive project delivery, and contribute to growth in Asia markets while working with multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Legal, Information Systems, Computer Science/Engineering or related subjects.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Chinese would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a client-centric advisory team in the financial services sector.
• Plan, execute and deliver consulting engagements across regulatory, operational and IT advisory.
• Support engagement planning, analyse client processes and assess risk management environments.
• Apply structured problem solving, analytics, design thinking and lean improvements for client profitability and performance.
• Collaborate on IT regulatory and licensing reviews and cybersecurity considerations.
• Engage with stakeholders across Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland China and other markets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Project management

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Legal/Information Systems/CS/Engineering

Job description

Why join us

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services worldwide, operating across 100+ countries and territories. Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

What you can expect

As a Manager/ Sr. Manager, you will lead a client-centric advisory team in financial services industry, and your opportunities and exposures include but not limited to:

• Support the development on consulting engagement plans and project approaches, analyse client’s current business processes and understanding the risk management environment for financial institutions
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of consulting engagements covering regulatory, operational and IT advisory with FS clients in areas such as client onboarding, KYC, AML, system architecture/ pre- or post-implementation, reviews; IT regulatory & licensing reviews (e.g. cybersecurity requirements on C-RAF and iCAST requirements, IS guideline, MCRA membership application, etc.)
• Utilise your skills in the areas of structured problem solving, business analysis, analytics, design thinking and lean process improvement to help our FS clients drive profitability and performance through their business operations
• Use of technology and data including FinTech/ RegTech/ InsuTech innovation with respect to financial institutions to promote innovation and achieve regulatory compliance
• Support change management including the revision or formulation of new policies, systems and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and regulators’ expectations
• Plan, execute and communicate with engagement stakeholders of the financial institutions
• Identify current and emerging trends of regulatory requirements for the financial services sector in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland China and other Asian markets and global regulatory expectations

Who we are looking for

• University degree majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business, Legal, Information Systems, Computer Science/ Engineering or related subjects
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience gained in professional services firms, commercial banks or other financial institute experience will be an advantage
• Demonstrate good analytical, problem solving and presentation skills. Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity. Effective time and project management with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Keen on career development on any of the following areas: financial services regulatory consulting, compliance, governance and internal controls, risk management, operational / technology risk management, business & system processes review, internal audit, cyber-security and business consulting
• Interested in gaining experience in any of the following industries:
  • Banking and capital markets (client on-boarding / KYC / AML / investment product suitability and other regulatory compliance, front office activities in products / sales channels, middle and/or back office control, operational / technology risk management – commercial banking, private banking, investment banking)
  • Asset management (distribution channels, controls and processes – prime brokerage, fund administration, fund management (retail, institutional, and/or real estate / private equity, etc.)
  • Digital asset management/ trading (Cybersecurity, custodian management, licensing requirements)
  • Insurance (underwriting, claims, reserving, Solvency II, policy administration systems – general or life insurance)
  • Payment industry (Cybersecurity, settlement and clearing)
• Ability to identify and assess business process controls and linkage to IT systems
• Basic understanding of banking products and trade life-cycle
• Basic knowledge in banking and securities laws, rules and regulations and operations as well as different products and services offered by financial institutions
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Advanced report writing skills in English and Chinese, with the ability to create and organise varying forms of business information while developing it into cohesive, meaningful, professional reports and presentations

What we offer

We recognise that rewards are important to you. On top of the basic salary you will be receiving, we offer a range of staff caring benefits and policies including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, a 5-day working week, discretionary performance bonus, birthday leave and marriage leave.