Job Description

Introducing Your New Company

A established organisation that places high importance on effective technology risk management and cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance.

Your New Role

As Senior Manager, Information Security and Technology Risk, you will help reinforce the organisation’s cybersecurity and IT risk framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting cybersecurity risk governance for reporting to risk committees and the Board
• Delivering professional security advice and recommendations on IT solutions and systems
• Leading the implementation of new cybersecurity regulations and keeping IT risk controls current and compliant
• Performing security and cloud risk assessments to uncover threats and vulnerabilities, then designing effective mitigation plans
• Maintaining the security risk register and clearly communicating key risks and their potential impact to stakeholders
• Partnering with subject matter experts on security assessments, penetration testing, and threat simulation activities

Your Background

• Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, security risk, or related area
• Good working knowledge of relevant IT and cybersecurity regulatory requirements
• Strong grasp of cloud security principles with hands-on experience securing cloud environments
• Solid understanding of application security, covering secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and secure deployment practices
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, OSCP, CEH, ISO 27001, or NIST) will be viewed favourably
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese

What You'll Receive in Return

A senior opportunity to influence technology risk and cybersecurity practices within a professional setting. You will collaborate closely with senior management, gain wide exposure to governance and risk discussions, and make a tangible contribution to the organisation’s security posture.

Start Your Search Now Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity.

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Job Description

Introducing Your New Company

A life insurance company places strong emphasis on sound risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Your New Role

As Senior Manager, Operational Risk, you will take a leading role in enhancing the organisation’s risk management practices and providing clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing tailored risk reports for senior committees, the Board, and other relevant parties
• Developing internal policies and ensuring effective implementation of applicable regulatory requirements
• Advising business functions on risk assessments, mitigation measures, controls, and monitoring frameworks
• Conducting regular monitoring and risk reviews of business activities
• Supporting the ongoing review and refinement of the risk appetite, risk management policies and framework, and risk registers

Your Background

• Degree in Risk Management, Finance, or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in risk management or a closely related discipline
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory standards
• Proven ability to identify trends, interpret data, and conduct scenario analysis
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese

What You'll Receive in Return

A senior-level opportunity to shape risk practices within a professional and well-structured environment. You will work closely with senior management, gain broad exposure across the organisation, and contribute meaningfully to its governance and risk culture.

Start Your Search Now Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity.

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Job Description

Introducing Your New Company

A dynamic, growing financial services group operating across key Asian hubs, offering integrated solutions in wealth management, advisory services, and specialized financial products. 

Your New Role

You will serve as the primary legal counsel to the business, providing strategic, commercially-oriented support across diverse operations including fiduciary services, wealth advisory, and asset management lines.

Key areas of impact include:

• Designing and implementing comprehensive legal SOPs, playbooks, and governance policies.
• Delivering proactive legal counsel on commercial initiatives, contracts, and strategic projects.
• Managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, stakeholder liaison, and risk mitigation.
• Handling contractual drafting/negotiation, dispute resolution, and coordination with external counsel.

Your Background

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (Bachelor’s degree or above in Law) in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in leading law firms and/or financial institutions, with strong exposure to insurance regulatory and commercial matters.
• Solid understanding of insurance and financial services laws in Hong Kong and Singapore, including product, distribution, and conduct requirements

What You'll Receive in Return

An exciting opportunity to lead legal strategy at a senior level within a forward-thinking organization, with significant autonomy, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the group’s governance and growth trajectory in Asia’s vibrant financial landscape.

Start Your Search Now Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity.

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Introducing Your New Company

Our client is a local investment manager.

Your New Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Analyst to join the team in Hong Kong. You will cover macro markets and traditional financial products, playing a key role in investment research, risk assessment, and product development while collaborating closely with the core investment team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conducting fundamental research on macro markets including the US, Hong Kong, and China, as well as listed companies across different sectors.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying investment ideas.
• Preparing high-quality research reports, investment strategies, and recommendations.
• Supporting the Portfolio Manager with portfolio analysis, optimisation, and management.
• Executing trades and placing orders across equities, bonds, futures, and options.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline from a reputable university.
• Approximately 3+ years of solid full-time research or investment experience at financial institutions (e.g., securities firms, fund houses, futures companies, asset management firms, or private banks).
• Proven track record in macro and financial markets research, with exposure to equities, bonds, and derivatives.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language for data analysis (Python or VBA).

What You'll Receive in Return

A competitive compensation package, opportunities to work at the forefront of traditional finance, exposure to diverse investment strategies, and the chance to contribute to innovative solutions for a growing client base in a dynamic Hong Kong-based environment.

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Introducing Your New Company

A Hong Kong-based asset manager licensed by the SFC.

Your New Role

We are seeking an experienced Responsible Officer (RO) to join our client and take a leading role in the oversight and management of its ETF products.

In this senior position you will:

• Oversee the full product lifecycle of existing and future ETF offerings, ensuring strong performance, operational excellence and full regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance on ETF structuring, benchmarking, risk management, tracking error optimisation and cost efficiency.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to all SFC requirements for ETF issuers.
• Act as a key regulatory liaison for ETF-related matters.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape the future of ETF products in Hong Kong.

Your Background

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience working with or at ETF issuers / asset management firms focused on ETF products. Experience in the Hong Kong or Asian ETF market is highly desirable.
• Solid, hands-on experience in managing ETF products, including product launch, ongoing portfolio management, index tracking, rebalancing and performance monitoring.
• In-depth knowledge of the SFC regulatory framework governing ETF issuers.
• The ability and eligibility to be approved and registered as a Responsible Officer (RO) by the SFC for relevant regulated activities (ideally Type 9 Asset Management). Candidates must fully satisfy the SFC’s fit and proper guidelines with a clean record and demonstrable industry experience.

What You'll Receive in Return

• Direct involvement in the management and growth of flagship ETFs that are attracting significant institutional capital.
• A collaborative, high-calibre team environment alongside experienced professionals in investment management, technology and compliance.
• Meaningful professional development opportunities.

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Contact ada.cheung@upsidegroup.co to explore this opportunity.

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Introducing Your New Opportunity
A dynamic and progressive Global Insurance organization with a solid presence in Asia is seeking a results-driven Project Management & Business Transformation Lead. In this key role, you will provide strategic project management, workflow design, and consultancy services to drive process efficiency, system enhancements, and operational excellence across the business and life operations.

Your New Role

• Provide project management, workflow design, and consultancy services to the business and operations to drive continuous improvement in systems, products, services, process efficiency, and control.
• Lead the implementation of global initiatives at the local level, actively involved in process change and business transformation programs.
• Collaborate with various business units and functions on project prioritization, resource optimization, process re-engineering, and the delivery of key system and operational improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with business users, operations, IT, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective project implementation from inception to completion.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, recommending and implementing appropriate mitigating measures.
• Train and cultivate a strong project management culture across the organization.

Your Background

• University graduate in related disciplines or other relevant qualifications.
• Solid knowledge and experience in the Insurance industry.
• 8+ years of solid experience in project management, system implementation, or business transformation.
• Strong managerial, project management, communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of ownership with a customer service mindset to deliver efficient and effective processes.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English & Chinese
• Good PC skills.

What You'll Receive in Return
This is a high-impact role offering significant influence on operational efficiency, process transformation, and business performance within a leading global insurance organization in Asia. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, drive meaningful change initiatives, and enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth in a stable and progressive environment.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co  to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

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Introducing Your New Opportunity

A prominent HR Consulting firm with a robust and growing presence across Asia is seeking a high-performing Managing Consultant to strengthen and expand its HR Consulting Practice. In this impactful role, you will drive client development, business development, and high-quality project delivery, helping clients achieve measurable results through specialized Human Resources and Organization advisory services.

Your New Role

• Drive business development and client growth: Proactively identify and pursue opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships with HR leaders and key decision-makers, develop compelling proposals, negotiate deals, and achieve revenue and growth targets through new and existing clients.
• Lead project delivery: Take end-to-end ownership of HR consulting engagements — from scoping and solution design to successful delivery and value realization — across areas such as talent management, rewards, performance, organization development, employee engagement, and employee relations.
• Deliver senior advisory support: Act as a trusted advisor to HR directors, functional leaders, and senior management, providing practical, outcome-oriented recommendations that translate into real business impact.
• Manage projects and resources: Lead project teams (including associates and partners), ensure high delivery standards, manage engagement economics (budget, timelines, profitability), mitigate risks, and deliver exceptional client satisfaction.
• Contribute to practice growth: Support the development of service offerings, thought leadership, and capability building while collaborating closely with senior leadership on practice strategy and operations.

Your Background

• 8+ years of relevant experience in HR consulting, preferably with exposure to senior HR leadership or project-based advisory roles.
• Strong track record in business development — including opportunity identification, proposal writing, client pitching, and successful deal closure.
• Demonstrated success in client development and managing long-term strategic client relationships.
• Proven ability to independently lead and deliver complex HR consulting projects with measurable outcomes.
• Solid expertise across core HR domains (talent, reward, performance, OD, engagement, and employee relations) and the ability to convert this knowledge into commercially viable solutions.
• Experience operating effectively in lean, high-accountability environments with a strong delivery and results orientation.

What You’ll Receive in Return

You will gain significant autonomy and visibility, work directly with senior stakeholders across Asia, deliver high-impact projects that drive real business performance, and benefit from rapid career progression in a supportive, meritocratic, and high-performance culture.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

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Introducing Your New Company

As a fast-growing, high-ambition insurance firm with a strong regional presence, this organisation is a dynamic player in the APAC insurance market. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, rapid expansion, and aggressive pursuit of market opportunities, the company is entering a significant growth phase through product innovation, new market entries, and strategic acquisitions. They are now seeking a high-calibre Strategic Business Lead.

Your New Role

• You will act as a trusted strategic partner with the C-Suite team, driving cross-functional coordination, accelerating key growth initiatives, and ensuring execution across  revenue expansion and geographic footprint projects in a high-growth business environment.
• You will maintain and manage the strategic initiative portfolio across product development, new market entries, and M&A workstreams — ensuring initiatives are properly prioritised, adequately resourced, and delivered on time.
• Strategic planning, new market entries, regulatory and licensing coordination to partnership structuring and operational enhacements.
• You will prepare and pressure-test business cases, investment proposals, and executive decision papers on behalf of the CEO. Additionally, you will coordinate M&A activities, including pipeline management, due diligence workstream orchestration, and post-merger integration tracking, while supporting the growth of strategic partnerships and distribution alliances in target markets.

Your Background

• You are a high-potential, strategic professional with 8+ years of experience in a strategy, corporate development, or chief of staff role, preferably supporting a CEO or C-suite executive
• You bring strong exposure to insurance M&A, strategic planning, revenue growth.
• You have demonstrable experience managing complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives, developing business cases, and driving execution in dynamic environments.
• Communications in English & Chinese will be required

What You'll Receive in Return

In return, you can expect competitive compensation, direct exposure to high-impact strategic work, significant influence at executive level, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the company’s regional growth.

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Introducing Your New Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and visionary technology leader to an APAC organisation as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This is a high-impact executive role focused on transforming technology into a predictable, efficient, and scalable growth engine. You will drive improvements in delivery predictability, cloud economics, platform reliability, and AI-powered product innovation while working closely with the business to deliver customer success and sustainable growth.

Your New Role

• Define and execute the company’s overall technology strategy, balancing innovation with operational excellence and long-term scalability.
• Build and lead a high-performance engineering organisation with strong focus on predictable delivery, software quality, and accountability.
• Drive AI and machine learning initiatives to create scalable, practical solutions that deliver clear business and customer value.
• Own cloud infrastructure, platform reliability, and operational efficiency while optimising costs and engineering productivity.
• Partner closely with Product, Sales, Security, and Executive teams to ensure technology execution is tightly aligned with business priorities.

Your Background

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience with at least 5+ years in senior roles (Senior level Engineering or CTO).
• Proven track record scaling SaaS products in cloud-native environments with modern engineering practices.
• Demonstrated success improving engineering execution, delivery predictability, and operational performance at scale.
• Strong experience leading multi-functional technology teams and developing future-ready engineering leaders.
• Commercially aware with excellent stakeholder management and the ability to align technology initiatives to business outcomes.

What You'll Receive in Return

You will join a dynamic and growing organisation that values innovation and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role offering competitive compensation, the opportunity to shape the future of technology, and the chance to build high-performing teams.

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Contact Jason.Kwong@upsidegroup.co to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence.

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https://upsidegroup.co/