Temporary Assistant Manager (1-Year Contract) - Enforcement (Investigation - Market Misconduct Team)

SFC Securities and Futures Commission; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Manager (1-Year Contract) in the Enforcement Division (Market Misconduct Team) to join a professional unit addressing market and listed company misconduct in Hong Kong.

The role involves gathering background information, interviewing suspects, analysing evidence, and preparing concise reports for management and for possible proceedings.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of market dynamics.
• Degree and preferably professional qualifications in Law or Accounting.
• At least 3 years' experience in securities firms, investment banks, or related fields.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; analytical skills required.
• Putonghua is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect background information and analyze materials obtained.
• Conduct search operations on premises relating to suspects.
• Interview suspects and parties involved in suspected misconduct.
• Analyze evidence and prepare succinct reports for management and stakeholders.
• Prepare cases for criminal or civil proceedings before courts and tribunals in Hong Kong.

Skills

Market dynamics knowledge

Analytical skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Putonghua

Education

Relevant degree (Law or Accounting preferred)

Job description

Temporary Assistant Manager (1-Year Contract) - Enforcement (Investigation - Market Misconduct Team)

We are now seeking candidates for the Assistant Manager position in the Enforcement Division (Market Misconduct Team). This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our professional team in the Enforcement Division of the SFC. The Enforcement Division investigates and combats market and listed company crimes as well as intermediary misconduct issues. These investigations are intellectually challenging and crucial to Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specifically, he / she will be responsible for:

• collecting relevant background information and performing analysis of the materials obtained
• conducting search operations on the premises relating to the suspects
• interviewing suspects and parties involved in the suspected misconduct
• analysing evidence obtained and preparing succinct reports to the management and stakeholders
• preparing cases for criminal or civil proceedings before Hong Kongs courts and tribunals

Requirements:

• Successful candidate must have a good working knowledge of market dynamics and a determined and inquisitive nature.
• He or she should have a relevant degree and preferably with professional qualifications in Law or Accounting.
• An ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of working experience in securities firms, investment banks, corporate advisers, law enforcement agencies, professional law or accounting firms with a tangible interest in SFC investigation and enforcement work and the ability to develop the relevant skills quickly.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, detail-oriented mindset, competent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively and articulate complex issues simply is essential.
• Putonghua is also an advantage.

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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 Kongs position as an international financial centre.

Join us to achieve greater things in your career.