InvestHK is looking for a passionate, high-calibre, result-oriented professional to join its dedicated FamilyOfficeHK Team as Deputy Global Head, Family Office. In this exciting new role, you will need to deploy your first-rate strategic, execution and leadership skills to make an impact in the development of the family office (“FO”) sector in Hong Kong and promoting Hong Kong as a preferred destination of choice for FOs from around the world. If you are driven to help make Hong Kong a leading global hub for FOs, a key policy initiative in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, this role represents a unique opportunity to promote the FOs Hong Kong story to help attract FOs from overseas and the Mainland to set up and expand their presence in Hong Kong.

The Role You will work closely with other Family Office Team members in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas and collaborate with other sector teams at InvestHK Headquarters, as well as our global network in 34 cities around the world. You will need to demonstrate:

• (a)the ability to develop, refine and implement a global strategy and plan to generate leads, drive deep client engagement with family offices in target markets around the world;
• (b)proven knowledge and experience in private wealth and family office related investment business, customer acquisition, business development and retention;
• (c)the ability to leverage your extensive network which is relevant to the ecosystem of family office in and outside Hong Kong;
• (d)a track record of successfully collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies and regulators to drive impact and outcomes;
• (e)leadership of high-performing teams, cross-border and multicultural teams;
• (f)the ability to work independently under pressure, meeting targets and objectives and responding effectively to ad hoc requests;
• (g)strong communication and public speaking skills;
• (h)willingness to conduct regular duty trips to Mainland and overseas; and
  • (i)the skills to handle administrative and operational matters.

Duties

• (a)To assist the Global Head, Family Office to promote Hong Kong as a leading global hub and destination for family offices, develop and implement an integrated investment promotion, marketing and public relations strategy to attract family offices from around the world to establish a new set-up or a satellite office and/or expand in Hong Kong via a one-stop concierge service platform;
• (b)To help managing the budget, ensuring effective business management, and overseeing the smooth operation and administration of the FamilyOfficeHK Team;
• (c)To help drive and achieve key performance indicators and objectives set for FamilyOfficeHK Team;
• (d)To collaborate with InvestHK’s global teams and other internal and external partners, develop and implement engagement programmes with key stakeholders to build an effective network and outreach programmes to attract family offices to Hong Kong and build an attractive, unique and vibrant ecosystem in the city;
• (e)To ensure the team is well equipped to effectively respond to the evolving needs from family office clients in areas including but not limited to philanthropy, sustainability, disruptive technologies, and art;
• (f)To help in further developing and implementing the annual flagship global family office conference in Hong Kong and driving a series of impactful events in key hubs around the world to tell the Hong Kong story, attract and engage with family offices and asset owners;
• (g)To deliver professional speeches at forums and promotion events; and
• (h)To perform any other duties as assigned.

• (a)Minimum ten years of relevant full-time work experience in supporting UHNWIs and/or family offices gained in financial services (preferably private banking and/or family offices) or financial and/or professional services industries;
• (b)A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, a higher degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting or Marketing would be an advantage; and
• (c)Excellent command of both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English. Proficiency in other languages would be an advantage.