The Economist UK - 30.11.2019

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is seeking a talented global leader to assume

the role of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The SFC is the independent statutory authority overseeing

the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading financial centres. Its primary

functions include enforcement against market misconduct and fraud and the supervision of financial

intermediaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to a Board chaired by a non-executive Chairman, the CEO has the overall executive responsibility

for leading the SFC. This includes regulating the fifth largest stock exchange in the world, regulating

the largest wealth management industry in Asia ex-Japan, fostering close cooperation with Mainland

and international regulators, and enhancing Hong Kong’s further development as a global capital

market. The candidate will represent the SFC in its interactions with local, Mainland and international

partners including other regulatory bodies, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), and the

International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have a vision for and be dedicated to the future of Hong Kong as a premier

international financial centre with world class regulatory standards. The candidate should be a strategic

leader with insight and resilience, able to manage multiple public and private sector stakeholders,

and should demonstrate the high levels of technical competence and personal credibility necessary

to formulate and implement effective regulatory decisions and initiatives in a dynamic market. He or

she should have significant leadership experience at a regulatory authority, an exchange, a financial

intermediary, an accounting or law firm and/or a public organization.

APPLICATIONS

The closing date for applications is 31st December 2019. Applicants not invited for an interview within

three months from the closing date may assume that their applications were unsuccessful. All applications

will be handled in strict confidence and the information collected will only be used for recruitment and

appointment related purposes. For enquiries, please contact Louisa Wong at +852 2802 4802; Silvie

Buchs at +44 207 929 8023 or via e-mail at [email protected].

A letter of application with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to Louisa Wong.

Global Sage Limited, Suite 802-804, 19-27, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong

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