Senior Manager – Wealth Management Operations

Senior Manager – Wealth Management Operations & Digitalization Founded in 1988, the KGI Group is a multi‑faceted, pan‑Asian financial services group that thrives on providing the highest standards of service to its clients. The KGI Group prides itself on utilizing unsurpassable integrity and professionalism, prudence in its judgments and reliance on the security of a well‑resourced institution to provide this service to its clients. Being one of Hong Kong's largest equity brokers by market share and one of the ten largest futures brokers, KGI Hong Kong operates a full‑service brokerage firm for retail and institutional clients, aiming to provide customers with one‑stop financial service. Are you an operations, middle office, or operational risk professional with deep expertise in the controls, processes, and regulations of wealth management? Do you want to move from identifying risks to actively designing and implementing robust, efficient, and digitally‑enabled operating models? If you are driven by the challenge of embedding compliance and control into the heart of business processes, this role is your opportunity to lead meaningful transformation. We are seeking an individual who understands the intricacies of Wealth Management Operations, Middle Office, and Operational Risk frameworks. You will lead the redesign and digitization of core processes to strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and improve the client journey. Responsibilities Lead transformation of critical operational pillars: Client Onboarding & KYC, Trade Flow (Order Management & Execution), and Suitability & Product Governance. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate and implement process changes. Translate operational pain points and regulatory requirements into streamlined, automated workflows. Redesign and digitize processes to enable Straight‑Through Processing (STP), reduce manual touchpoints, and strengthen controls. Embed controls by design and ensure compliance with HKMA/SFC regulations. Define automation roadmap and leverage vendor platforms (KYC tools, OMS, suitability systems) to shape future technology architecture. Establish and track operational KPIs and control metrics to measure success and resilience. Requirements University degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related discipline. 8–10 years’ experience in Wealth Management, with strong background in Middle Office or Operations, Operations‑focused transformation roles, and Operational Risk & Control functions. Deep understanding of end‑to‑end processes in KYC, trade support, suitability, and product governance. Familiarity with complex wealth products (e.g., Structured Notes, Accumulators). Strong knowledge of HKMA and SFC regulations is essential; familiarity with MAS rules is a strong plus. Experience in risk assessment, control design, and implementing wealth management platforms (CRM, KYC, OMS). Proficiency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel). Proficiency in written and spoken English, Chinese, and Putonghua. Why Join? This is a unique role that sits at the intersection of Process, Risk, and Technology. It is an opportunity to proactively design the future control environment, moving from oversight to execution. You will directly influence how the business operates, ensuring growth is supported by efficient, scalable, and well‑controlled processes. If you are ready to transition from assessing risk to architecting solutions, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive remuneration package and long‑term career development to the right candidates. Interested applicants, please send your full resume and expected salary quoting reference to the HR Department, 41/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong or click “Apply”. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within six months after the completion of recruitment process. (Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.) #J-18808-Ljbffr