Type 9 RO /EO

Hong Kong Permanent HK$7,200,000 - HK$8,400,000 per year View Job Description
An established Asian financial institution with a long-standing Hong Kong presence is hiring a Type 9 Responsible Officer to oversee its regulated asset management business. This replacement role offers the opportunity to join a well-established principal investment platform with strong institutional backing, mature governance, and proven investment processes.
  • A reputable Asian Financial Institutiosn
  • Unique Combination of Banking and Investment Banking Capabilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Asian financial institution with a long-standing presence in Hong Kong and an active principal investment platform. As part of an existing team structure, the firm is seeking an experienced Type 9 Responsible Officer to join its Hong Kong business. This is a replacement hire and presents an opportunity to step into a mature investment platform with established governance, investment processes, and institutional backing.

Job Description

  • Act as a Responsible Officer for Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities.
  • Provide regulatory oversight and ensure compliance with all applicable SFC rules and requirements.
  • Oversee the governance, compliance, risk management, and control framework supporting the investment platform.
  • Work closely with senior management on regulatory, operational, and business matters.
  • Liaise with regulators, auditors, legal counsel, and external service providers.
  • Monitor investment management processes and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
  • Support regulatory filings, inspections, audits, and ongoing compliance reviews.
  • Advise on regulatory implications relating to investment activities, business initiatives, and strategic projects.
  • Contribute to maintaining a strong control environment across the investment platform.

The Successful Applicant

  • Current or previous SFC-approved Type 9 Responsible Officer.
  • Ideally eligible to act as an Executive Officer (EO).
  • 10+ years of relevant experience gained within asset management firms, investment platforms, banks, securities houses, family offices, private equity firms, or similar financial institutions.
  • Strong understanding of Hong Kong SFC regulations, governance standards, and asset management operations.
  • Experience overseeing discretionary investment activities and regulated investment management businesses.
  • Sound judgement, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with senior management and regulators.
  • Fluent English required; Chinese language skills would be advantageous.



Preferred Profile

  • Experience gained within banking, principal investments, private equity, family office, or institutional investment environments.
  • Familiarity with public and private market investments.
  • Strong track record in regulatory oversight, governance, risk management, and compliance matters.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to partner effectively with investment teams while maintaining appropriate controls.

As this is a replacement hire for a key regulated position, candidates with immediate availability (or who can join within 1 month) are strongly preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Join a reputable and financially strong Asian institution.
  • Step into an established and well-supported investment platform.
  • High-profile role with direct exposure to senior management and key decision makers.
  • Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organization.
Contact
Aiko Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073815
Phone number
+852 2848 4712

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Aiko Zhang
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4712
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073815

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