Head of Equities Sales, China Market
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Our client is a well-established regional investment banking platform with a strong presence across Asia. The firm provides institutional clients with access to equity research, execution services, capital markets solutions, and market insights. Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, they are seeking an experienced institutional sales leader to drive their Greater China franchise and lead a high-performing team.
This is a newly created leadership opportunity offering significant influence over business strategy, client engagement, team development, and future growth initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
- Lead and develop the Institutional Sales business across the Greater China market.
- Manage and mentor an existing team of institutional sales professionals based in Hong Kong.
- Build and strengthen relationships with institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, and professionally managed family offices across the region.
- Drive revenue generation through proactive client coverage, business development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner closely with research, trading, and capital markets teams to deliver value-added solutions for clients.
- Provide market feedback and client insights to help shape research and product offerings.
- Lead client events, roadshows, investor meetings, and other strategic marketing initiatives.
- Play an active role in talent development, succession planning, and hiring the next generation of sales professionals.
- Balance personal client coverage with leadership, coordination, and team management responsibilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience within institutional equities sales, preferably covering Greater China markets.
- Strong network across institutional investors, long-only asset managers, hedge funds, and family offices in Greater China.
- Proven track record in revenue generation, client acquisition, and relationship management.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing sales teams.
- Solid understanding of global financial markets, with strong knowledge of Greater China and broader regional investment trends.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive business growth in a competitive market environment.
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
- Leadership role with direct influence on the firm's Greater China growth strategy.
- Opportunity to manage and expand an established institutional sales platform.
- Access to a broad institutional client base across the region.
- Competitive compensation structure combining an attractive base salary and performance-driven rewards.
- Long-term potential to build a high-performing franchise and leave a meaningful impact on the business.
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