RO ( 1,4 &9) - (blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management )

NexusSearch International Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Hong Kong is hiring a Responsible Officer to handle SFC licensing for virtual assets and investment management products. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, designing asset products, and overseeing investment activities. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Chinese, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in asset management or blockchain. A focus on compliance and communication within the financial markets is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Finance, Law, or related disciplines; CFA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management.
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong financial markets and regulatory landscape.
• Hold at least one SFC Responsible Officer (RO) license.
• Strong spoken and written Chinese proficiency is a must.
• Analytical and risk assessment skills with written communication expertise.
• Familiar with blockchain technology and collaboration with developers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for SFC license application and compliance.
• Act as Responsible Officer to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.
• Design and develop virtual asset management products.
• Oversee investment management and risk control for asset products.

Skills

Compliance policies

Risk assessment

Investment management

Product strategy

Written communication

Analytical skills

Blockchain technology

Chinese proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Law, or related disciplines

Job description

RO ( 1,4 &9) - (blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management )

Job Openings RO ( 1,4 &9) - (blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management )

About the job RO ( 1,4 &9) - (blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management )

• VA: Virtual Assets
• RO: Responsible Officer
• RWA: Real-World Assets
• Office Location : Central, Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities

• License Application: Responsible for preparing materials for the companys application to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 4 and 9 license upgrades (with VA focus) and Type 1 license application, including refining compliance policies, control measures, processes, and systems required for licensing and upgrades.
• License Maintenance: After approval, act as the Responsible Officer (RO) to ensure the companys operations continuously comply with SFC licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Product Strategy: Design and develop virtual asset management products that meet market demands, aligned with the companys strategic positioning.
• Investment Management: Oversee investment management, operations, and risk control for the companys virtual asset management products and Real-World Asset (RWA) products.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Finance, Law, or related disciplines; professional qualifications such as CFA are preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in blockchain, virtual assets, or asset management within the past 6 years.
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong financial markets and the regulatory landscape governing virtual assets.
• Must hold at least one SFC Responsible Officer (RO) license among Type 1 (Securities Trading), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), or Type 9 (Asset Management), with demonstrated experience in virtual asset investment management.
• Strong spoken and written Chinese proficiency is a must.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and written communication skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable business processes.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology including protocols, encryption, consensus algorithms, and smart contracts, plus ability to work collaboratively with blockchain developers on product build and deployment.