Responsibilities:
Business Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and execute the strategic plan for the Hong Kong Funds business.
- Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, client retention and operational KPIs.
- Develop and implement growth initiatives aligned with APAC and global objectives.
- Identify new market opportunities and emerging product requirements within the Hong Kong funds industry.
- Provide regular business performance updates to APAC leadership.
Board Director Responsibilities
- Act as a Director of Vistra Fund Services Hong Kong.
- Participate in board meetings and support the effective governance of the entity.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, fiduciary and corporate governance requirements.
- Review and approve matters requiring board oversight.
- Support business risk management and regulatory compliance activities.
- Maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors and external advisers.
Operational Leadership
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality fund administration and ancillary services to clients.
- Maintain strong service standards and operational controls.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems and service delivery.
- Oversee capacity planning, resource management and operational scalability.
- Work closely with Global Service Centres and regional teams to optimize delivery models.
Client Management
- Act as executive sponsor for key client relationships.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders including fund managers, investment managers, sponsors and institutional investors.
- Support business development activities and client retention initiatives.
- Participate in major client pitches, presentations and industry events.
- Escalate and resolve client issues proactively.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Set clear performance objectives and monitor achievement against KPIs.
- Manage succession planning, training and talent development.
- Promote Vistra's values and culture across the Hong Kong business.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Own and manage the Hong Kong Funds P&L.
- Monitor revenue growth, margins and operational efficiency.
- Ensure appropriate pricing discipline and commercial decision-making.
- Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with clients.
- Manage budgets and investment plans for the Hong Kong business.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships across APAC and global Vistra teams.
- Collaborate effectively with Commercial, Compliance, Legal, Finance and Technology teams.
- Act as the key Hong Kong subject matter expert within the global Funds organization.
- Represent Vistra externally through industry associations, conferences and networking forums
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience within fund administration, financial services, private equity, real estate funds, asset servicing or related industries.
- Significant experience leading teams and managing managers.
- Experience holding senior leadership responsibility for a business unit, function or legal entity.
- Strong understanding of the Hong Kong funds and investment management industry.
- Proven track record of delivering business growth and operational excellence.
- Experience managing senior client relationships and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Strong professional proficiency in either Cantonese or Mandarin.