Regulatory Reporting Specialist

Leading International Financial Institution | Hong Kong

Our client is a leading international securities and financial services platform with a strong presence across Asia. As part of its continued business expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join its Hong Kong finance team, supporting financial control, regulatory reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regulatory reporting requirements for SFC-licensed corporations, including preparation and review of routine regulatory returns.
• Perform Financial Resources Rules (FRR) calculations and monitor regulatory capital adequacy requirements.
• Handle client money segregation calculations, reconciliations, and related accounting processes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and financial data submissions for regulated entities.
• Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and application of accounting policies across business units, financial systems, and regulatory reports.
• Liaise closely with Compliance, Operations, Front Office, Risk Management, external auditors, and regulators on finance and reporting matters.
• Participate in process enhancement initiatives, internal control reviews, and finance transformation projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years relevant experience gained from securities firms, brokerage houses, asset management companies, investment banks, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Big Four audit experience combined with in-house financial services finance experience will be highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of Hong Kong SFC regulatory requirements, Financial Resources Rules (FRR), capital adequacy calculations, and client money regulations.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese is a MUST, Mandarin preferrable.