Managing Director / APAC Business Head- Precious Metals

Job Title: Managing Director / APAC Business Head- Precious Metals

Location: Central, Hong Kong

About Our Client

**Well- funded Start-Up – Fintech Precious Metals Trading Platform**

Backed by one of the worlds leading global financial services and technology- oriented MNCs, our client is building a next‑generation precious metals trading and fintech platform in partnership with the Hong Kong Gold Exchange and other regulated types of businesses.

The firm is uniquely positioned at the intersection of traditional commodities markets and cutting‑edge digital finance, with the mandate to modernize how gold is traded, tokenized, settled, and accessed across APAC. With strong institutional support, deep technology resources, and a clear regional expansion agenda, the company aims to become the premier hub for physical and digital precious metals innovation.

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership & Market Expansion

1. Lead the end‑to‑end creation of the APAC precious metals business, transforming a greenfield mandate into a fully scaled regional franchise.
2. Define the long‑term commercial strategy across physical gold, gold futures, and digital gold products, ensuring alignment with global benchmarks and evolving market demand.
3. Identify high‑value market opportunities across APAC, including cross‑border trading corridors, institutional client segments, and new product verticals.

Business Line Ownership

1. Serve as the business owner for the entire precious metals division, accountable for product strategy, commercial performance, and operational excellence.
2. Oversee the design and launch of new trading products, liquidity programs, pricing models, and market‑making frameworks.
3. Build the business infrastructure—including trading operations, market structure, technology requirements, and commercial go‑to‑market plans.

Executive Stakeholder Management

1. Report directly to the CEO and act as a key member of the senior leadership team.
2. Partner with executives across technology, operations, risk, compliance, and corporate strategy to drive enterprise‑wide alignment.
3. Present business plans, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to board‑level stakeholders and global partners.
4. Market Development & Ecosystem Building
5. Build a robust regional ecosystem of market participants: refiners, bullion banks, brokers, trading houses, exchanges, custodians, and digital asset platforms.
6. Establish commercial partnerships that enhance liquidity, distribution, and product adoption.
7. Position the company as a thought leader in the evolution of APACs precious metals markets.

Digital Precious Metals Innovation

1. Integrate traditional market expertise with advanced fintech capabilities to create differentiated digital gold offerings.
2. Drive initiatives in tokenization, blockchain‑enabled trading, digital custody, and next‑generation settlement systems.
3. Collaborate with technology teams to design scalable, secure, and regulatory‑compliant digital infrastructure.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

1. Engage with regulators across APAC to secure licenses, approvals, and market access.
2. Shape regulatory dialogue around digital precious metals, tokenized assets, and cross‑border trading frameworks.
3. Ensure the business adheres to global standards for physical and digital commodities markets.
4. Risk & Governance Leadership
5. Establish comprehensive risk frameworks covering market, liquidity, operational, and counterparty risks.
6. Implement governance structures that support transparent, resilient, and compliant market operations.
7. Work closely with risk and compliance teams to maintain robust oversight as the business scales.

Commercial Growth & P&L Accountability

1. Own the P&L for the precious metals division, driving revenue growth and cost efficiency.
2. Develop monetization models across trading, storage, clearing, digital issuance, and ecosystem services.
3. Deliver measurable commercial outcomes through product innovation, market penetration, and strategic partnerships.

The Successful Applicant:

Deep Precious Metals Expertise (Trading – online and physical)

1. Strong background in physical gold, gold futures, or broader commodities trading.
2. Familiarity with APAC precious metals market dynamics, LBMA standards, vaulting networks, and global liquidity flows.
3. Must have spoken Mandarin and be able to obtain the appropriate SFC, or Bank, Precious Metals Trading Licenses.

Proven Business‑Building Track Record

1. Demonstrated success in launching or scaling a commodities, exchange, or digital‑asset business—ideally from inception to full operational maturity.
2. Experience building commercial teams, operational processes, and market infrastructure.

Fintech & Digital Asset Capability

1. Strong understanding of tokenization, blockchain innovation, electronic trading platforms, and digital settlement models.
2. Ability to bridge traditional commodities knowledge with modern fintech architecture.

Senior Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

1. Experience working with C‑suite executives, regulators, institutional clients, and global partners.
2. Strong leadership presence with the ability to attract, mentor, and retain top talent.

Strategic Vision + Execution Excellence

1. Ability to translate long‑term strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable commercial results.
2. Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, high‑growth environments with complex stakeholder landscapes.

Whats on Offer:

1. Access to world‑class technology, capital, and institutional partnerships.
2. A rare opportunity to build a flagship APAC business at the intersection of commodities and digital finance.
3. Senior‑level visibility, strategic influence, and significant ownership over a high‑growth business line.

Please send an updated resume in English to our Managing Partner at ec(at)Harbridgepartners(dot)com

Interested in this and other roles? Please send an updated resume in English to CV[@]harbridgepartners[dot]com

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