General Counsel - Global FinTech/Blockchain Firm

My client is a leading global FinTech and Blockchain company expanding rapidly in Asia, currently seeking a Head of Compliance to be based in Hong Kong.
This is a global role and will focus on developing and driving the Compliance strategy within different jurisdictions in Asia and Europe.

Responsibilities

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• Design and implement regulatory and compliance frameworks to ensure the company is compliant with regulatory obligations.
• Oversee the compliance operations such as customer onboarding, due diligence review, transactions monitoring, sanctions screening, vendor reviews, regulatory reporting procedures, etc
• Review and implement compliance tools to enable prompt and adequate detection of unusual activities and investigate, report suspicious activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively liaise with all business lines to identify compliance gaps, implement controls, provide recommendations, implementing compliance process improvements accordingly.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders to ensure they are kept updated on all new regulatory developments and requirements.

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• Degree holder or above in Law, Risk Management, Finance or related field with 10+ years' experience in a regulatory compliance role within a Banking/Finance, Payments, Fintech, or other relevant industry
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience, capable of understanding business needs whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Solid experience managing relationships with different regulatory authorities, with a keen understanding of their concerns and requirements.
• Capable of managing multiple complex compliance projects and requests, with a detailed and strategic mindset.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build high performing teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Cable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.

• Optimize exchange operations, including trade execution, liquidity management, risk controls, and settlement processes.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in business operations and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to global crypto regulations (AML/KYC, licensing, reporting, etc.).
• Oversee Risk Management frameworks to mitigate operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks.
• Drive initiatives to improve user experience, liquidity, and platform stability.
• Leverage automation and technology to enhance operational workflows.

• University degree in Finance, Business, Operations Management or related field  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Business Operations or a related field in FinTech or Financial Services firm. An understanding of cryptocurrency trading, blockchain technology, and exchange operations a plus.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (AML/KYC, MiCA, FATF guidelines, etc.). Experience with liquidity management, risk controls, and trading infrastructure.
• Proven track record in scaling operations, process optimization, and driving efficiency.
• A strong understanding of emerging Compliance and Regulatory trends in the global crypto ecosystem would be highly beneficial. 
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Carry out thorough market research, in-depth analyse of financial statements and data and support research on hedge funds across strategies.
• Collect, organize, and analyse financial and/or performance data to support investment strategies and portfolio management.
• Keep abreast of market trends, economic news, and industry developments that may impact investment strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and insights for senior management and investment committees.
• Work closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers to support the investment process and contribute to team discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong Analytical and Quantitative skills, with a solid understanding of financial concepts and investment principles.
• Excellent in Excel and financial modelling; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Internship experience in finance, investment banking, or asset management will be a bonus, as will familiarity with hedge fund strategies and investment vehicles.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Cantonese and Mandarin will be an added advantage.

My client, a leading financial player, is expanding their Hong Kong team and seeking an experienced Quant Risk Analyst to join their Risk Managment team. The team is responsible for providing governance and risk guidelines on new product/service launch, methodology changes and model reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Establish model risk governance framework, financial risk policy and financial risk data management related to quantitative modelling.
• Model development and implementation for new products, market and liquidity risk, including testing, and analysis for continued enhancement of risk management capabilities.
• Lead / support projects liaising with cross departmental stakeholders and regulators.
• Work closely with the model validation on enhancements to implement new models/methodologies and/or to improve existing models/methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a Quantitative field (Physics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, etc.)
• Minimum 6 years of Market and/or Liquidity Risk Management experience from a reputable financial institution.
• CPF, CFA, FRM, etc. qualifications are preferred
• Solid knowledge of financial and investment products and the related risks factors and trading dynamics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as formidable written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English

My client is a leading global investment bank currently hiring for a Senior Equity Derivatives Trader to join their Hong Kong team. Reporting to the Global Head of Derivatives Trading you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Implement Financing and Investment Solutions incorporating specific strategies to ensure that performance objectives and long-term profits are met, helping the overall development of the Equity Derivatives trading business.
• Establish and maintain frameworks to ensure flow trading processes are efficient, appropriate and compliant, working in partnership with Trading teams globally to ensure the unique value of Equity products.
• You will also drive the PnL around Equity Derivatives, help drive new initiatives and manage the implementation of Funds and Structured Product strategies.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in EQD Vol Trading (Index/single stock) from a reputable financial institution
• Master's or ideally PhD in Financial Engineering or a related field.
• Proven ability to handle quantitative models, and experience with structured products and pricing.
• Solid experience working with Sales teams in various regions to promote products
• An ability to maximise total product income by ensuring effective end-to-end client identification, risk management, service and infrastructure.
• You will have the ability to assess risk and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

My client is a leading global corporate intelligence and cyber security firm, currently seeing a highly skilled and experienced Incident Response Associate to join their Hong Kong Cyber Security division.

The team responds to a huge variety of incidents for both public and corporate clients and therefore this role will provide opportunities to broaden security awareness into testing and advisory projects, in addition to deepening your incident response expertise.
 

Your task will include, but will not be limited to the following:
 

• You will be the primary technical resource on response cases, deploying your own expertise, creating tailored strategies for response workstreams, etc.
• Manage host- and network-based incident response investigations: (triage, system recovery, technical evidence collection, and forensics, log, malware and root cause analyses)
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7x365 client incident coverage, but with flexible working practices: the firm is mindful of the need for good work/life balance and offers flexible working options to support wellbeing.

Requirements
 

• Approximately 5 years’ experience Incident Response/Cyber Security Analyse with a University degree in Computer Science with at least one of the following certifications GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA.
• A critical and investigative mindset with in-depth knowledge of cyber threat players, their tactics, procedures, and methods.
• Strong communication skills, in Cantonese and English, are non-negotiable. Mandarin will be an advantage
• Experience engaging with forensics, containment and restoration/recovery.
• Experience using scripting to solve cyber security problems, an ability to demonstrate an interest in doing so, etc.
• Proven ability to liaise, converse and negotiate with all levels of an organization, from C-level to technical and business teams.
• Certification in EnCE, CFSR, CISSP, GREM, CCNA, MCFE, OSCP, Network+ and Security+ will be an advantage

• Design, implement, and support network and telephony infrastructure, including IP telephony, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Trader Voice (BT/IPC), Cisco Expressway services, voice recording systems, and mobile voice services in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Ensure that Asia-Pacific Network and Telecom services align with business requirements regarding stability, resilience, and performance.
• Monitor voice system performance, capacity, and call quality, optimizing as necessary to maintain high availability and deliver an excellent user experience.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for voice systems, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans for voice infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex voice-related issues and provide timely solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships for voice-related hardware, software, and services.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on voice systems and features.
• Oversee product lifecycles for voice platforms.
• Ensure the implementation of global standards and best practices across all network infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Provide escalation support and advanced troubleshooting for critical issues on voice platforms.
• Manage regional network project implementations.
• Engineer and streamline operational workflow processes.
• Offer consultations and operational support to business and IT units.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical and voice operation experience in investment banking, financial institutions, or large enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Call Manager configuration and Cisco Unity.
• Experience with trader voice platforms (e.g., BT ITS platform) and voice recording systems.
• Proficient in TCP/IP, QoS, and VoIP protocols (SIP, H.323, RTP, SRTP).
• Experience with SIP trunking and PSTN connectivity.
• Familiarity with voice security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of QoS (Quality of Service) implementation for voice traffic.
• Regional project implementation experience.
• Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment, both individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

My client is a leading global prop trading firm currently expanding various teams across locations, including the addition of an experienced Crypto Trader in their Hong Kong team. Reporting to the head of the desk you will be responsible for executing and managing crypto trading strategies as well as the following:
 

Responsibilities
 

• Market making, volatility trading, and market-neutral strategies for D1 and options in Crypto markets.
• Drive profitability and manage risk for the portfolio across traditional, centralized and decentralized exchanges
• Work in close collaboration with the Quant and Tech teams to develop and implement alpha-generating trading strategies, leveraging crypto-specific inefficiencies and to design, backtest, and automate trading systems, etc.
• Enhance trade execution and liquidity, accordingly, improve trading efficiency and scalability

Requirements
 

• Undergrad degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, etc. Masters degree and above preferable
• Minimum 4 years of proven experience trading Delta One products in cryptocurrency markets, with a proven and profitable track record
• In-depth experience and understanding of the Crypto market microstructure, incl. centralized and decentralized exchanges and funding rate dynamics
• Options trading, experience (pricing, hedging, vol strats, etc.), will be a welcome advantage.
• Proficiency in Linux OS and Python for scripting, strategy development, and data analysis to support trading decisions and automation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick and informed trading decisions, fluency in written and spoken English with an outgoing and engaging personality

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for cybersecurity? We are on the lookout for a highly adaptable Penetration Tester who thrives in dynamic environments. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities across a variety of platforms while collaborating with diverse teams to implement robust security practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct Comprehensive Tests: Dive deep into applications, networks, and cloud environments to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Adapt Methodologies: Flexibly adjust your testing strategies to meet evolving project requirements and unique system architectures.
• Communicate Findings: Identify, document, and share actionable insights that align with our business priorities.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to establish prerequisites and propose innovative remediation strategies.
• Customize Assessments: Tailor security evaluations to bridge technical and business objectives, ensuring effective solutions.
• Stay Ahead of Threats: Keep up with emerging threats and refine your techniques to stay one step ahead.
• Innovate Testing Capabilities: Contribute to the development of custom scripts, tools, or processes that enhance our testing capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 3+ years in penetration testing (web, mobile, network, and APIs).
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nessus Professional, Nmap, and scripting in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Creative Problem-Solver: A strong mindset for innovative thinking and adapting to challenges.
• Knowledge of Frameworks: Familiarity with OWASP, NIST, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Effective Communication: Ability to deliver clear, risk-based reports and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, eWPTX) are a plus but not mandatory.

Preferred:

• Flexible: Comfortable pivoting between different projects and methodologies.
• Curious: A proactive attitude toward exploring new vulnerabilities and security enhancements.
• Communicative: An effective communicator who can simplify complex issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Balanced Approach: Able to harmonize security rigor with business needs to ensure optimal outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration. If you’re ready to make an impact in the cybersecurity landscape, we want to hear from you!

My client is a leading global prop trading firm currently expanding various teams across locations, including the addition of an experienced Options Trader in their Hong Kong team. Reporting to the Head of Trading and working in proximity with the Quant and Tech teams, you will be responsible for systematic and positional Options trading strategies, as well as the following:
 

Responsibilities

• Implement algorithmic strategies and associated tools specific to Options trading, systematic market making, etc.
• Work with the Quant team to develop trading signals, backtesting, deploying and ultimately managing profitable strategies, and manage the risk.
• Monitor the market to identify trading opportunities and develop trading metrics based on proprietary research and data analysis
• Collaborate with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimise existing strategies and explore new alphas for the desk
• Work closely with the Tech teams to improve system resilience, trading infrastructure and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of working with systematic proprietary Options trading, with a proven track record of profitability and consistent trading performance
• Deep understanding of Equity Option markets and strong knowledge of related pricing models and volatility analysis
• Experience of automated pricing using a wide range of approaches with excellent C++ and/or Python skills
• Strong risk management skills and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed trading decisions
• Strong communication skills with excellent English, spoken and written

• Develop and implement the localisation strategy, while defining and implementing customer acquisition strategies ensuring the firm's brand resonates completely with the local market.
• Collaborate with the regional teams and local creative agencies to acclimatise messaging, customer experience and journeys, and ensure content creation across all channels maintains clarity.
• Identify local preferences and shifts in FinTech adoption, tailoring strategies to align accordingly.
• Collaborate with Business, Tech and Product teams in regard to overall experience design ensuring the firm's brand is reflected accordingly.
• Develop referral, incentive, and advocacy programmes related to customer engagement and retention, and optimise media mix across digital, social, outdoor, and partnerships, etc.
• Oversee launch and always-on campaigns, including performance marketing and traditional advertising channels.
• Grow and develop relationships with key local influencers, FinTech advocates, and media to boost brand visibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in brand strategy development.
• Proven experience in maximizing sales, market reach, and community growth and in various marketing channels/strategies, and managing successful PR campaigns, etc.
• In-depth understanding of the Hong Kong market, including consumer behaviour, financial habits, and digital trends
• Solid experience launching and scaling brands in Hong Kong, preferably in FinTech, Banking, Insurance, etc.
• Proven track record working with and managing agencies
• Data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
• Proven team player/collaborator, comfortable working across teams and geographies.
• Fluency in both English and Cantonese is essential for this role.

My client is a leading Quantitative and Systematic Trading firm built on state-of-the-art Technology and Infrastructure and employing a rigorous Mathematical approach to portfolio construction and trading across multiple asset classes. They are seeking an experienced ETF trader with formidable knowledge of financial products and a deep passion for solving challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.
 

Responsibilities

• Engage in market-making options Hong Kong and China markets, developing and executing trading strategies for ETF products
• Implement algorithmic strategies and associated tools specifically for Hong Kong and China markets
• Work with the Quant team to develop trading signals, backtesting, deploying and ultimately managing profitable strategies
• Proactively engaging with regulators, issuers, exchanges, and brokers in Hong Kong, China, and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
• Improve system resilience and operational effectiveness and grow the PnL of the trading group

Requirements

• Proven success in a risk-taking role as a Trader or Portfolio Manager in a High Frequency Trading firm
• 5-10 years working with systematic proprietary ETF trading and/or market making strategies
• Experience in international and/or domestic equity ETFs (experience in Fixed Income or Commodity ETFs will also be considered).
• Experience of automated pricing using a wide range of approaches with excellent Python skills (C++ would be an added advantage).
• Strong risk management skills and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Strong communication skills including good command of spoken and written English

• Risk Management
  • Conduct comprehensive IT risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for remediation.
  • Collaborate with various departments to assess and manage IT risks across the organization.

• Security Operations
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents promptly with the assistance of our MSSP.
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations, including those mandated by the relevant financial regulators.

• Policy Development and Compliance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory requirements related to IT security (e.g., GDPR, PDPA).

• Incident Response
  • Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of security incidents.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.

• Cloud Security
  • Ensure robust cybersecurity measures for the organization’s adopted cloud technologies.
  • Develop and implement security controls and best practices for cloud environments.
  • Conduct regular assessments and audits of cloud security posture.

• Awareness and Training
  • Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication initiatives.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in IT security and risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT security and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity for cloud technology.

• Experience working with MSSP vendors.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.
• Experience and familiarity with cloud security and risk management (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection

My client is seeking an experienced Quant Trader to join their Quant Trading team in Hong Kong, responsible for trading and managing risks associated with different crypto products, including spots and derivatives. The team develops and implements trading strategies in fast-paced and complex trading environments.

Responsibilities
 

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• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research/pricing/execution to facilitate hedging by using automated trading infrastructure.
• Improving existing strategies and developing new strategies
• Identifying new markets/opportunities
• Perform post-trade analysis of strategies.
• Collaborating with quant developers to implement trading strategies and system features.

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• Master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related quantitative analytical field.
• 5+ profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading, or market making environment in any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully building and managing trades.
• Familiar with Python and have a keen interest in expanding your technical skillset.
• Think critically and strive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation and support of IT Infrastructure
• Responsible for systems/technical support and administration on network, desktop/server hardware and software, and application systems
• Provide Level 3 support for incidents and problem resolution
• Interact with other team members and other teams to progress projects and incidents

Specific Qualifications:

• University degree IT / Engineering or equivalent
• 4 - 7 years' relevant experience in technical support and administration for All Windows platforms including Microsoft Windows 11/10, Microsoft Office 2019/2016, Windows Server 2019/2016 (Active Directory Administration / Group Policy), Microsoft Exchange Server
• Understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, Routing, Switching/Firewall
• Experience working with Cisco Firewall/switches
• Experience with virtualisation software e.g. VMWare
• Experience in Azure, AWS, Citrix XenApp, SQL Server, Data Storage, SCCM, HA Cluster, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Cloud based Architectures will be an advantage
• Certificate Holders of CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or MCSE is a plus
• Self-starter who is confident, action and results orientated
• Must be attentive to detail, proactive and have strong troubleshooting skills
• Technical, analytical, interpersonal and organisation skills required
• English and Cantonese language proficiency is essential for this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation and support of IT Infrastructure
• Responsible for systems/technical support and administration on network, desktop/server hardware and software, and application systems
• Provide Level 1 – 3 support for incidents and problem resolution
• Interact with other team members and other teams to progress projects and incidents

Specific Qualifications

• Relevant experience in technical support and administration for All Windows platforms including Microsoft Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office 2019/2016, Windows Server 2019/2016 (Active Directory Administration / Group Policy), Microsoft Exchange Server, Azure, AWS
• Understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, Routing, Switching/Firewall
• Self-starter who is confident, action and results orientated
• Must be attentive to detail, proactive and have strong troubleshooting skills
• Technical, analytical, interpersonal and organisation skills required
• English and Cantonese language proficiency is essential for this role

My client a leading global systematic trading firm is seeking a Head of Execution Trading Asia to be based in Singapore to lead the team responsible for handling trade execution for the firm's strategies in global financial markets.

Responsibilities 

• Be responsible for execution across Equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes
• Lead a team responsible for automated execution flows and pursue improvements to reduce the cost of implementing models
• Advise on algorithmic execution methods for Asia markets through an understanding of the underlying market structure and broker offerings
• Analyse large datasets to guide further automation and refine of execution processes
• Interface directly with portfolio managers, brokers, and senior management, compliance, risk teams, etc.
• Capable of responding quickly in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Create solutions for complex trading problems

Requirements

• Degree in a quantitative or technical field from a top tier institution
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Hands-on experience working with multiple asset classes e.g. electronic equities, FX and Futures trading
• Solid understanding of financial markets - understand how markets work and be able to recommend best in class execution methodology
• Considerable experience in dealing with compliance and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in SQL required, Python coding experience a strong plus