Job Description:
As a Responsible Officer (RO) for Type 9 licensed activities including virtual assets portfolio management , you will be specifically responsible for virtual asset (VA) portfolio management activities. You will lead a team and oversee VA fund operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement robust risk frameworks to navigate complex market cycles.
Key responsibilities include:
· Regulatory Leadership: Participate in SFC Type 9 license uplifting for VA portfolio management, ensuring adherence to SFC guidelines and ongoing compliance.
· Portfolio Mangement: Manage VA investment strategies (mainstream assets/derivatives), including fund structuring, risk mitigation, and performance analysis.
· Compliance & Risk Governance: Develop and enforce institutional-grade VA compliance policies, trading protocols, and operational resilience frameworks.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with SFC, auditors, and internal teams to align VA activities with regulatory expectations and commercial objectives.
· Market Cycle Management: Apply proven strategies to navigate ≥2 full VA market cycles, emphasizing capital preservation during volatility.
Job Requirements:
· Experience:
o Minimum 3 years of dedicated virtual asset experience in fund management, proprietary trading, or dealing (e.g., cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, VA derivatives).
o Exposure to ≥2 full VA market cycles with demonstrable risk management outcomes.
o Prior RO status (SFC Type 9) preferred but not mandatory; candidates without RO history must show deep VA regulatory aptitude.
· Regulatory & Compliance:
o Impeccable regulatory track record (exclusion: history of non-compliance).
o Expertise in SFC VA frameworks (e.g., VA Fund Manager Guidelines, AML/CFT requirements).
· Skills & Aptitude:
o Resilience: Proven ability to manage VA portfolios through high volatility and market stress.
o Commercial Acumen: Pragmatic approach to balancing innovation, cost efficiency, and regulatory rigor (avoidance of overpriced/junior candidates).
o Compliance Mastery: Ability to design audit-ready VA workflows and documentation.
· Qualifications:
o Bachelors degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., CFA, FRM) advantageous.
o Fluency in English and Chinese (written/spoken); proficiency in Mandarin highly preferred.
Exclusion Note: Candidates with prior regulatory breaches (SFC, HKMA, or global equivalents) will not be considered.
We offer an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits to the right candidate. Interested applicants please send detailed resume stating present and expected salaries, as well as date of availability, by clicking "Apply" or by sending it to recruitment@gtjas.com.hk.
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Guotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK) is the first Chinese securities company listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of IPO. Based in Hong Kong, we provide diversified financial services including wealth management, brokerage, corporate finance, loans and financing, asset management and financial products. Through the systematic management and training, you will have the opportunity to maximize your talents on our board platform and empower your future with GTJAI.