Head of control room (top tier chinese securities firm)

Head of Control Room role overseeing IB & AM compliance, MNPI controls, market conduct, and regulatory liaison

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established Chinese financial institution with a strong footprint across investment banking and asset management businesses. The organisation continues to expand its regional presence and is committed to maintaining robust governance, regulatory standards, and best-in-class compliance practices.

Your new role

As the Head of Control Room, you will lead the Control Room function and oversee firm-wide information barrier management and market conduct compliance across investment banking and asset management activities.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the Control Room team with responsibility for MNPI management, wall-crossing procedures, watch/restricted lists, and surveillance controls
  • Advising front office, research, and investment teams on conflicts of interest, information barriers, and regulatory requirements
  • Overseeing deal and transaction-related compliance, including private/public side transitions
  • Managing policies and frameworks aligned with regional regulatory expectations (e.g., Hong Kong, broader APAC)
  • Acting as a key point of contact for regulators, internal audit, and senior management on Control Room matters
  • Driving enhancements to systems, controls, and governance processes to strengthen compliance oversight

What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive compliance experience within banking, with strong exposure to investment banking and asset management
  • Proven leadership experience managing Control Room or market conduct functions
  • Deep understanding of MNPI, information barriers, conflicts management, and regulatory frameworks in Asia-Pacific
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders
  • Experience interacting with regulators and managing audits or regulatory reviews
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or share your profile to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Banking and Financial Services
Ref:
1288398

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Rowina Lo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85222307431