Family Office Recruitment

Hong Kong’s family office sector is expanding as founders and multigenerational families build formal structures to manage significant wealth. Many offices face tight local talent supply, shifting regulatory expectations, and the challenge of balancing capital preservation with growing interest in private markets, real assets, and cross-border opportunities. Language adds another layer, with many families seeking professionals who can operate fluently in English, Cantonese, and often Mandarin. These pressures drive demand for specialists who bring discipline, discretion, and long-term stability.

Diverse pool of family office talent

Through our global network, we access private wealth talent with strong technical and operational skills. We source portfolio managers, investment officers, legal and tax specialists, and operational leaders who understand Hong Kong’s regulatory environment and bring international perspective. We also focus on language capability, helping family offices find professionals who can communicate effectively across the local and regional markets.

Industry knowledge in wealth management

Our recruiters understand the demands facing Hong Kong family offices, including SFC requirements, multi-entity structures, cross-border holdings, succession planning, and the need to communicate with stakeholders in multiple languages. We target candidates who can work in Hong Kong’s fast-paced investment culture while supporting families expanding into new asset classes and global markets.

Efficient family office hiring solutions

Many Hong Kong family offices run lean teams and face slow hiring cycles due to talent shortages and limited bilingual or trilingual candidates. We streamline the process by focusing on individuals who match your culture, risk profile, long-term objectives, and language needs. This reduces friction and accelerates hiring.

Long-term partnerships

We work closely with Hong Kong family offices across succession planning, investment management, asset allocation, and operational leadership. As your organisation evolves, we stay aligned with your goals and help you build teams capable of managing complex portfolios, communicating across languages, and supporting wealth across generations.

At Selby Jennings, we help single and multi-family offices secure the specialist talent they need to manage, preserve, and grow generational wealth. From investment professionals and estate planners to risk managers and operational leads, we specialise in connecting discreet, high-calibre candidates with trusted family office environments.

Whether you're building out your investment team, upgrading your back-office operations, or strengthening governance and succession planning, our expertise spans a wide range of mid-to-senior level roles that are strategic, bespoke, and highly compensated.

Roles we typically recruit, but are not limited to:

• Investment Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Private Equity Associates
• Family Office CFOs
• Wealth Planners
• Operations Managers
• Risk & Compliance Officers
• Estate & Tax Planning Specialists
• Legal Counsel – Family Office
• Investor Relations Associates
• Financial Controllers
• Real Estate Investment Analysts

Ready to find the right talent for your business?

Request a call back today to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs. Let us help you build the team that will drive your success.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained family office recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.