CFO - Boutique Foreign Private Bank

We are partnering with a prestigiousBoutique Foreign Private Bank to recruit a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their Hong Kong HK Branch Operations. Reporting jointly to the Branch Chief Operating Officer and the Regional CFO, this executive position is pivotal in driving financial governance, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day fiscal operations.

Job Duties:

1. Departmental Oversight: Direct the Hong Kong finance division (lean team of less than 5), taking total ownership of the planning, organization, and daily execution of all financial control functions.
2. Compliance & Reporting: Guarantee the flawless and punctual delivery of head office, executive management, and statutory reports (HKMA returns), ensuring adherence to internal accounting frameworks and local regulatory standards.
3. Risk & Internal Controls: Implement and oversee comprehensive operating procedures and risk assessment frameworks, continuously monitoring control effectiveness while ensuring prompt escalation of any risk matters.
4. Executive Representation & Liaison: Serve as the chief finance representative at local governance forums and act as the principal liaison for external auditors, tax authorities, regulators, and Head Office.
5. System Transformations & Projects: Spearhead finance-driven initiatives and technical implementations, supervising rigorous system testing and validation for new product rollouts and processing adjustments.

Job Requirements:

1. Industry Background: Minimum of 12+ years of progressive financial experience within the banking sector
2. Professional Credential: Holds a recognized accounting designation (such as CPA or CA).
3. Regulatory Acumen: Direct, practical expertise handling Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulatory returns and statutory government filings.
4. Interpersonal & Leadership Skills: Demonstrated capability in directing compact teams and exercising strong influence across various managerial levels within dynamic, high-growth settings.
5. Performance Under Pressure: Highly resilient mindset with the capacity to juggle diverse operational demands and stringent corporate deadlines.

If you qualify for the role and interested to apply, please send your CV now to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.