Hong Kong Career Blog

While the employment markets are tough in the U.S. and U.K., we are still getting more and more requests to search for candidates in the APAC region.  Each week, we will continue to feature some of our latest, most attractive job opportunities.   Below are some of the newest positions for which our clients are recruiting in Hong Kong:

1. Prime Brokerage Middle Office

Our client is a leading Asian Banking group with a growing Cash and Derivative business. Due to current business expansion, a new opportunity now exists for an experience Middle Office executive to join their well-established team.

You will be responsible in providing support to the Equity and FX trade by performing day to day trade booking, pre-settlement matching, reconciliation and follow up on any fail trades. Liaising frequently with Client Service representative and Front Office to resolve trade breaks. In addition, will have to help with the on-boarding of new clients and help to resolve their queries for any trade-related issues.

To qualify, the individuals must possess:

• A university degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or any other relevant disciplines
• Minimum of 6 years of experience gained within another Middle Office or Trade support function
• Strong knowledge in Cash or Synthetic Equity products and processes
• Proven ability to communicate effectively
• A energetic, proactive and analytical mindset
• Fluency in both English and Cantonese

2. Manager/Senior Manager, Financial Statuatory Body

Our client is a well known financial services statutory establishment currently looking for a dynamic and committed individual to support their ongoing initiatives and to assist the organisation in facilitating the growth of the banking industry in Hong Kong.

In this role, you will work closely with the banking industry and have multiple opportunities to interact with banking professionals to resolve issues that can impact the industry. The main responsibility of this position will be to act as the establishments representative and will have to issue regular circulars, prepare and drive industry meetings as well as to provide executive support to committees and working groups. In addition, you will prepare reports representing the banking industry to various regulators in refining new regulations and policies.

To qualify, the individuals must possess:

• A university degree with 10 to 12 years of working experience gained from a well-established bank
• Prior HKMA/SFC rules and regulations exposure would be preferred
• Proven project management skills
• An independent and self motivated personality
• Strong problem solving abilities and a passion to be able to liaise with multiple counterparts
• Excellent command in both written and spoken English
• Ability to read and write in Chinese

To find out more about these jobs and to search for other openings, please visit our job search page at Ambition Hong Kong.

Unlike our many of our counterparts in the U.S. and U.K., we are still getting more and more requests to search for candidates in the APAC region.  Each week, we will continue to feature some of our latest, most attractive job opportunities.   Below are some of the newest positions for which our clients are recruiting in Hong Kong:

1. Product Manager – Travel Retail

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Head of Marketing you will be responsible for performing product management duties for the AP region with particular emphasis on the travel retail sector. Responsibilities include new product launch set ups, sales forecasting, inventory management, sales analysis and the development of product marketing collateral. Internally you will work with sales and merchandising on point of sales opportunity, visual set ups and counter design. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic junior candidate to join a unique organization with regional exposure.

To qualify individuals must possess:

• 3+ year’s marketing/sales experience
• Skincare or travel retail experience preferred
• International mindset
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Native English
• University degree

2. Category Manager – International Retailer

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Divisional Manager, you will manage a group of international suppliers specific to your product line. You will drive sales targets through effective price negotiation, introducing new product initiatives and commanding priority lead-times for faster replenishment. In order to maintain product quality and service to the end consumer, you will act as a consultant to the vendors, monitoring their performance and providing them with feedback on their goods.

To qualify individuals must possess:

• 3+ years FMCG/retail/buying experience
• Exposure to trade term negotiation
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• University degree
• Fluent in English and Cantonese

To find out more about these jobs and to search for other openings, please visit our job search page at Ambition Hong Kong.

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As the job market and overall economy in Hong Kong improves, we have been receiving a growing number of requests to search for candidates recently.  Each week, we will continue to feature some of our latest, most attractive job opportunities.   Below are some of the newest positions for which our clients are recruiting:

1. Product Manager – Travel Retail

Our client is a niche but widely recognized skincare company. Relatively new in the region the brand continues to capture a loyal and developing pool of consumers. A new and exciting role has been created for a sales or marketing professional to join the team as Product Manager.

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Head of Marketing you will be responsible for performing product management duties for the AP region with particular emphasis on the travel retail sector. Responsibilities include new product launch set ups, sales forecasting, inventory management, sales analysis and the development of product marketing collateral. Internally you will work with sales and merchandising on point of sales opportunity, visual set ups and counter design. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic junior candidate to join a unique organization with regional exposure.

To qualify individuals must possess:

• 3+ year’s marketing/sales experience
• Skincare or travel retail experience preferred
• International mindset
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Native English
• University degree

2. Assistant Manager/Senior Online Executive – Luxury Brand

Our client is a leading international luxury brand with products sold in over 40 countries through a combination of their own stores and recognised wholesalers. An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic digital marketing specialist to join the organisation in the role of Regional Assistant Manager/Senior Online Executive.

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Regional Marketing Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing a website with the objective of growing the site as an ecommerce platform with various revenue streams including advertising, site subscriptions and premium access in addition to ancillary revenues. Additionally you will drive the sites communication strategy where you will introduce effective SEM & SEO tactics, engaging content designed to create noise in the market and a customer relationship management system where you can keep consumers informed of the latest products and promotions driving repeat purchase and brand loyalty.

To qualify, individuals must possess:

• Minimum 4 years of e-business or e-commerce experience
• Exposure with social media tools, copywriting and tracking tactics
• Background in website management
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent Cantonese and English
• University degree

To find out more about these jobs and to search for other openings, please visit our job search page at Ambition Hong Kong.

Economic recovery is moving along slowly, but relatively surely and recruiting momentum continues to pick up in Hong Kong as proven by the increasing number of requests we have received to find talented professionals in Asia.  Weekly, we will continue to feature some of our latest, most exciting job opportunities.  Below are some of the newest positions that we are seeking to match with  highly qualified professionals interested in working in Hong Kong.

1. Product Manager – Travel Retail

Our client is a niche but widely recognized skincare company. Relatively new in the region the brand continues to capture a loyal and developing pool of consumers. A new and exciting role has been created for a sales or marketing professional to join the team as Product Manager.

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Head of Marketing you will be responsible for performing product management duties for the AP region with particular emphasis on the travel retail sector. Responsibilities include new product launch set ups, sales forecasting, inventory management, sales analysis and the development of product marketing collateral. Internally you will work with sales and merchandising on point of sales opportunity, visual set ups and counter design. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic junior candidate to join a unique organization with regional exposure.

To qualify individuals must possess:

• 3+ year’s marketing/sales experience
• Skincare or travel retail experience preferred
• International mindset
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Native English
• University degree

2. Sourcing Manager, Toys & Premiums

With offices in Europe and Asia, our client offers strategic marketing solutions to diversified retailers across the globe. They are committed to delivering top quality services and products to their clients and have developed a strong reputation in the market for their services. Due to ongoing expansion plans the following outstanding opportunities now exist for talented individuals with proven, relevant experience to join their highly successful team.

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Department Head, you will manage all sourcing activities of assigned products for a global client base. You will be actively involved in identifying new manufacturing partners in Asia with a focus on northern China.
As the Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the overall sourcing strategy for toys and premiums, ensuring existing and new suppliers are able to deliver the best quality merchandise for clients. You will negotiate prices, quantities and payment terms with the vendors. In addition, you will be expected to utilise your network to expand the supplier base and attend trade shows to identify new product trends and potential new suppliers.
To qualify, individuals must possess:

• Minimum of 8 years’ sourcing experience with toys
• A solid knowledge of current toy and premium industry developments
• Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Readiness to travel extensively within China
• University degree in Business Management

To find out more about these jobs and to search for other openings, please visit our job search page at Ambition Hong Kong.