Associate Director, Financial Services

We are seeking an accomplished candidate to join us as Associate Director within our Asia-Pacific team in Hong Kong, supporting Flint's Financial Services clients across the region. This role requires deep financial sector knowledge, excellent communication and people skills, strong project management abilities, and a proven record in client relationship management. The Associate Director will report directly to a Partner and play a key role in delivering client work, supporting business development, and leading and mentoring junior colleagues.

Role Overview

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Lead and deliver high-quality advisory projects for clients in the financial services sector, focusing on public policy, regulatory strategy to support commercial and other objectives.


• Support business development activities, including contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership, in collaboration with Partners and Directors.


• Manage and nurture client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Asia-Pacific, while ensuring efficient and high-quality client delivery.


• Provide strategic leadership and oversight by refining deliverables to maximise the value Flint delivers to clients; think strategically to support clients in achieving their commercial and other goals.


• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.


• Represent Flint at industry events and with government and regulatory bodies, as appropriate.


• Ensure effective project management, resource allocation, and delivery of client engagements.


• Take responsibility for account administration, and perform Manager-level responsibilities as needed.


• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and contribute to performance reviews for team members.


• Contribute to internal thought leadership, including Flint-wide marketing materials and knowledge sharing.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency.


• Engage in strategic relationship-building activities to support business development and generate leads.


• Oversee budgeting and financial oversight of individual accounts and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex client projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, across cultures and APAC jurisdictions and Europe.


• Provide expert analysis and advice on policy, regulatory, and political developments affecting financial services clients in Asia-Pacific.


• Build and maintain strong networks with clients, regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.


• Support business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to pitches, and developing Flint’s profile in the region.


• Oversee project management, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of team members.


• Uphold Flint’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working in Asia-Pacific markets and jurisdictions


• Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in public policy, government affairs, regulatory advisory, or consulting, with a focus on financial services.


• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and deliver high-impact projects in Asia-Pacific.


• Deep understanding of policy, regulatory, and commercial issues shaping the financial services sector in the region.


• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.


• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in regional languages (Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, etc) is not essential but would be an advantage.


• Right to work in Hong Kong is preferred

We Offer

• Competitive salary


• Generous discretionary bonus


• 25 days annual leave in addition to public holidays and extra days around Christmas/New Year


• Private health insurance 

To Apply

To be successful, please submit your CV with a short cover letter (max 600 words) by Sunday 22 February outlining

• Your motivation for joining Flint.


• How your experience and skills qualify you for this role.


• Your expertise in relevant policy areas.


• Your availability and salary expectations.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date.

About Flint

Flint is a leading global strategy consultancy, advising major corporates, financial institutions, and investors at the intersection of government and business. With offices in London, Brussels, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and a number of European capitals, and a network of senior advisers across Asia-Pacific, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Flint takes care of its people. We enjoy challenging each other’s thinking and working hard on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects, while simultaneously respecting life outside Flint. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.