Featured Jobs: Derivatives Control & Accounting
As we’ve mentioned in recent posts, recruitment in Hong Kong (and Asia in general) is still on the rebound and we get scores of requests from firms who are looking for talented professionals to fill key roles. So, as ever, this week we’re featuring some of our latest, most attractive job opportunities. Below are just a couple examples of the kind of opportunities waiting for both expat and local job seekers:
1. Derivatives Product Control Manager (Supervisory Role)
Our client is a reputable and rapidly growing international bank committed to growth in Asia. To bring their business to greater heights, they are looking for an experienced Product Control Manager to lead the Equity Derivatives team.
This is more a supervisory role. You will be responsible for reviewing the completion of daily P&L and the month-end process performed by subordinates. You are expected to lead and coach the teammates to resolve complicated issues and build a strong business partnership with the front office such as traders. In addition, you will lead and drive project initiatives. Product coverage of this role is Structured Equity Derivatives. This role is also open to candidates who have strong derivatives experience but not necessarily from Equities.
To qualify, individuals must possess:
- A university degree in business or mathematical discipline
- Qualification in CFA or/and FRM is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Product Control or Middle Office function
- Experience in derivatives products
- Strong analytical skills and system skills (Excel, basic VBA, modelling, etc)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in English and Cantonese
2. Staff Accountant – Leading Global Private Equity Firm
Our client is a leading Private Equity Fund house with extensive operations in Asia Pacific. Currently they are experiencing accelerated growth in the business and require a talented Staff Accountant to support the finance team.
Reporting to the Asia Controller, your primary focus will be to support the accounts payable function for the Asia Pacific region. Other duties involve bank and balance sheet reconciliation, performing accounting entries, producing financial statements and analysis with supporting schedules for period closing. In addition, you will be performing cost allocation, monitoring daily cash flow, performing cost allocation on professionals expenses and reviewing management accounts of overseas offices. You will also be expected to perform ad hoc projects and support the ERP system rollout. This is an excellent opportunity for talented candidates to enter one of the worlds foremost Private Equity Houses which is committed to growing and retaining its talent through developing their exposure within the business.
To qualify individuals must possess:
- Accounting or Business Degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable and / or financial accounting from a financial institution or MNC
- Familiarity with financial services industry is a plus
- US GAAP and IFRS experience is highly advantageous
- Good initiative, ability to work independently and willing to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, Mandarin skills will be highly advantageous
To find out more about these jobs and to search for other openings, please visit our job search page at Ambition Hong Kong.
