Head of Structured Products

Job Responsibilities :

1. Business Strategy & P&L Accountability

1.1 Formulate short, medium and long-term development strategies for structured financial products across the APAC region, with a core focus on the Hong Kong market.

1.2 Take full ownership of the business line’s revenue target, AUM/position scale, profitability and client penetration KPIs.

2. Transaction Governance, Risk & Compliance

2.1 Oversee the full lifecycle of structured product cooperation, issuance and trading workflows.

2.2 Establish, implement and enforce robust risk management and compliance policies to ensure all transaction structures and product designs fully comply with SFC regulations and internal group policies.

3. Institutional Client Coverage & Product Iteration

3.1 Collaborate with institutional sales teams to cover hedge funds, asset managers, family offices and institutional investors.

3.2 Deliver bespoke structured investment/hedging solutions, conduct client roadshows, product training and investment pitch sessions.

3.3 Capture market and client feedback, drive product optimization, feature iteration and new pipeline development.

4. Team Leadership & System Digitalization

4.1 Build, lead and develop a cross-functional team consisting of quantitative analysts, structurers and traders.

4.2 Partner with the IT and quant team to upgrade front-to-back trading and pricing systems, enhance electronic trading capabilities, automated pricing workflows and computational efficiency.

Job Requirements :

1. Professional Experience

1.1 Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or related quantitative disciplines.

1.2 Minimum 8 years of working experience in structured products and derivatives trading within international investment banks, top-tier Chinese/foreign securities firms or global private banks.

1.3 At least 3 years of proven people management and business line leadership experience.

1.4 Hands-on experience in structured note issuance and market making in the Hong Kong market is highly preferred.

2. Regulatory & Market Expertise

2.1 In-depth knowledge of the SFC regulatory framework, including the scope and compliance requirements for SFC Type 1 / Type 4 / Type 9 licensed activities.

2.2 Solid understanding of structured product rules, disclosure requirements and market conventions in Hong Kong.

2.3 Extensive existing counterparty network across institutional clients, brokers and issuers in Hong Kong and APAC.

3. Language & Soft Skills

3.1 Fluent in English and Mandarin (business-native proficiency required for client communication and regulatory reporting).

3.2 Cantonese speaking capability is a strong plus for local client coverage.

3.3 Strong commercial acumen, risk awareness, cross-departmental communication and executive-level stakeholder management skills.