Responsibilities:
- Take charge of the overall product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the licensing strategy and execution, including the preparation of business plans and documentation for SFC submissions.
- Support or serve as the Responsible Officer (RO), ensuring compliance with Type 1, 2, and 4 licensing conditions and post-licensing obligations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create product flows and features that meet both commercial and regulatory standards.
- Communicate with the SFC and external advisors during licensing applications, audits, or other inquiries.
- Partner with tech and product teams to ensure platform delivery adheres to regulatory conditions and internal control standards.
- Continuously track regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on product strategy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in financial services or fintech, with a proven track record in product leadership within brokerage or wealth platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of the SFC licensing and regulatory framework, particularly Types 1 and 4.
- Must meet SFC’s competence requirements to serve as an RO (current registration is a plus but not mandatory).
- Strong experience managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch and optimization within a regulated environment.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, able to work effectively with business, compliance, tech, and operations teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to execute efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
- CFA or other relevant professional qualifications preferred.