Responsible Officer, Investments, Hong Kong
About the Company
A rapidly growing digital wealth platform in Asia is seeking a senior Responsible Officer to lead its Hong Kong investment platform.
The firm provides technology driven investment solutions designed for mass affluent and emerging high net worth clients. Combining digital infrastructure with institutional quality investment capabilities, the company has experienced strong growth in assets under management and continues to expand its presence across key Asia Pacific markets.
Hong Kong represents a major strategic growth market for the business.
The Opportunity
The company is looking for an experienced Responsible Officer to oversee the Hong Kong investment platform. This individual will hold regulatory responsibility, lead the investment function locally, and play a central role in building and scaling the platform.
The role will work closely with senior regional stakeholders across product, distribution, and operations, and will have significant influence over the long term growth of the Hong Kong business.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory and Licensing
• Act as a Responsible Officer with the Hong Kong regulator
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks
• Lead licensing matters and regulatory engagement for the Hong Kong platform
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders
Investment Leadership
• Lead and manage the Hong Kong investment and advisory team
• Oversee discretionary and advisory investment portfolios
• Drive the investment process including asset allocation, portfolio construction, and implementation
• Provide oversight on trading and execution frameworks
• Ensure strong risk management and governance across investment activities
Business and Commercial Partnership
• Work closely with commercial and client facing teams to support client acquisition and retention
• Partner with product and distribution teams to develop and launch new investment solutions
• Provide investment expertise to support client engagement and discussions
• Support institutional and wholesale client conversations when required
Strategic Development
• Build and scale the Hong Kong investment function
• Contribute to long term product strategy and regional growth initiatives
• Support partnerships with brokers, platforms, and product providers
• Drive the development of operational and investment infrastructure
Requirements
Mandatory
• Current or prior Responsible Officer experience in Hong Kong
• Relevant regulatory licenses including Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong regulatory frameworks and investment management practices
• Experience managing discretionary portfolios and advisory mandates
Preferred
• Background within a bank, asset manager, or investment platform
• Experience across trading and execution
• Strong leadership experience managing investment teams
• Familiarity with the Hong Kong wealth management and broker ecosystem
• Existing network across financial intermediaries and investment platforms
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast growing and entrepreneurial environment