Leading Global Quantitative Trading Firm | Hong Kong

Our client is a globally recognised quantitative trading and market-making firm operating across major financial markets worldwide. As the business continues to expand its APAC footprint, they are seeking a high-calibre Senior Financial Manager to join their Hong Kong office and take ownership of a growing portfolio of regulated entities across the region.

This is a newly created position driven by business growth rather than replacement. Reporting to the APAC Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in strengthening the finance operating model, supporting an increasingly complex legal entity structure, and helping the business scale efficiently in a highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity

You will be the designated owner of a portfolio of Hong Kong and regional entities, responsible for financial control, regulatory compliance, statutory reporting, audit management, and intercompany accounting.

You will also manage a direct report and partner closely with finance, compliance, tax, legal, and operational stakeholders across Hong Kong, Sydney, and other APAC locations.

The organisation is highly technology-driven, with a strong focus on automation, process optimisation, and the application of AI within finance operations. Candidates who enjoy improving processes rather than simply executing them will thrive in this environment.

Key Responsibilities



Financial Control & Month-End Close

• Own the end-to-end month-end close process for Hong Kong and designated APAC entities.
• Prepare, review and approve journals including accruals, payroll, FX revaluations, leases, revenue and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account certification processes.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
• Support intercompany settlements and payment processes.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial results delivered to group reporting timelines.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Own and manage the Hong Kong regulatory reporting calendar.
• Coordinate monthly regulatory submissions and market reporting obligations.
• Manage annual statutory financial statements and external filing requirements.
• Coordinate profits tax returns and tax compliance with external advisors.
• Ensure all local regulatory deadlines are monitored, met and appropriately escalated where required.

Audit & Governance

• Act as the primary finance contact for statutory audits.
• Coordinate external auditors and manage audit timelines end-to-end.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation and technical accounting papers.
• Support internal audits and broader governance initiatives across the APAC region.

Intercompany & Transfer Pricing

• Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations and associated accounting entries.
• Support transfer pricing processes and documentation requirements.
• Maintain and update intercompany agreements as organisational structures evolve.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Operate within a highly automated finance environment using Workday and related financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of finance processes and controls.

Requirements:

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 8-12 years' post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience in financial control, accounting, group reporting, or finance management roles.
• Strong month-end close experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing statutory audits and working directly with external auditors.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and control mindset.
• Prior people management experience or demonstrated leadership capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience within financial services, capital markets, trading, fintech, asset management or banking.
• Exposure to Hong Kong regulatory reporting requirements and regulated entities.
• Experience with Workday or equivalent enterprise finance systems.
• Demonstrated track record in process improvement, automation, data analytics or AI adoption within finance functions.