Manager - Enforcement

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the independent statutory body regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. We are committed to protecting the integrity and soundness of the market for the benefit of investors and the industry.

Working for a globally respected regulator provides unique opportunities to serve the public and advance Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. Join us to achieve greater things in your career.

Ref: SCMP/M/ENF/SOMMT/240607

We are now seeking candidates for the Manager position in the Enforcement Division (Special Operations - Market Misconduct Team). This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our professional team in the Enforcement Division of the SFC. The Enforcement Division investigates and combats market and listed company crimes as well as intermediary misconduct issues. These investigations are intellectually challenging and crucial to Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The candidate will work in teams of market experts, investigators and lawyers to detect and investigate suspected market misconduct and to support resulting enforcement proceedings. Specifically, he / she will be responsible for:

• gathering background information and conducting fund tracing analysis for preparing search operations
• conducting search operations on the premises relating to the suspects
• interviewing suspects and parties involved in the suspected misconduct
• analysis evidence obtained and preparing succinct reports to the management
• preparing cases for criminal or civil proceedings before Hong Kong’s courts and tribunals.

Requirements:

Successful candidate must have a good working knowledge of market dynamics and a determined and inquisitive nature. He or she should have a relevant degree and preferably with professional qualifications in Law, Accounting or IT digital forensic. An ideal candidate should have at least six years of working experience in securities firms, investment banks, corporate advisers, law enforcement agencies, professional law or accounting firms with a tangible interest in SFC investigation and enforcement work and the ability to develop the relevant skills quickly.

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, detail-oriented mindset, competent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively and articulate complex issues simply is essential. Putonghua is also an advantage. 

Please quote the reference and apply by 21 June 2024with details of qualifications, previous experience, current and expected salary to:

Recruitment Manager
Securities & Futures Commission
54/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Road,
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
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