WeathTech Innovation - Product Management Specialist

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:

a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);

b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;

c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Responsibilities

1. Product Introduction & Due Diligence

• Source and evaluate financial products (structured products, funds, ETFs, fixed income) for platform onboarding.
• Conduct end-to-end due diligence on product providers covering strategy, fees, liquidity, risk profile, and regulatory suitability.
• Prepare product assessment reports with recommendations for approval.
• Build and maintain the platform product universe; establish and refine product eligibility and review frameworks.

1. Product Research & Analysis

• Track market trends, asset class developments, and the regulatory environment (SFC, HKMA) to inform product strategy.
• Produce research reports, product commentaries, and analytical materials for internal and distribution use.
• Benchmark the platform's product suite against market peers and identify gaps or enhancement opportunities.
• Support front-office and distribution teams with product-related training and presentation materials.

1. Note Product Issuance & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the full issuance process for structured notes, from term sheet negotiation and documentation to settlement.
• Coordinate with issuers, legal counsel, trustees, and custodians on deal execution and regulatory filings.
• Configure note products on the platform (payoff structures, coupon schedules, barrier events, early redemption triggers).
• Monitor post-issuance events including coupon payments, barrier observations, and lifecycle actions; maintain issuance register.

1. Cross-functional Coordination & Client Solutions

• Work closely with Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Operations to drive product approval and go-to-market execution.
• Liaise with front-office and relationship managers to match product offerings with institutional client requirements.
• Respond to product-related client and internal queries in a clear and timely manner.
• Contribute to platform product workflow design and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, investment research, or structured products within a bank, securities firm, or WealthTech platform.
• Professional qualification preferred: CFA, FRM, or CAIA.
• Prior experience in structured note issuance or product due diligence in Hong Kong is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of financial products: equities, fixed income, structured notes, funds, ETFs, FX, and derivatives.
• Familiarity with SFC/HKMA regulations for product distribution and note issuance in Hong Kong.
• Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg; Python or data analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams across Compliance, Legal, Technology, and client-facing teams.