Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee overall product roadmap, aligning business objectives, client needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead licensing strategy and execution, including preparation of business plans and documentation for SFC submissions.
- Support or serve as Responsible Officer (RO), ensuring compliance with Type 1/2/4 license conditions and post-licensing obligations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop product flows and features that meet both commercial and regulatory standards.
- Liaise with SFC and external advisors during licensing applications, audits, or ad hoc inquiries.
- Partner with tech and product teams to ensure platform delivery aligns with regulatory conditions and internal control standards.
- Continuously monitor regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on product strategy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in financial services or fintech, with proven product leadership experience in brokerage or wealth platforms.
- In-depth understanding of SFC licensing and regulatory framework (especially Type 1 and 4).
- Meets SFC’s competence requirements to become an RO (current registration is a plus but not required).
- Strong experience in managing product lifecycle—from idea to launch to optimization—within a regulated environment.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work across business, compliance, tech, and operations.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on ability to execute under tight timelines.
- Fluency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus.