IT Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Infrastructure Development & Management

• Plan, build, and maintain the company's overall IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure), hardware, and collaboration tools
• Establish and manage the technical architecture of core business systems including trading systems, asset management systems, and CRM systems
• Ensure system stability, security, and performance; develop backup and disaster recovery solutions

2. Information Security Management

• Establish and enforce comprehensive information security policies and procedures, including access control, data encryption, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management
• Implement appropriate cybersecurity controls in accordance with the SFC's Cybersecurity Guidelines and Code of Conduct to prevent and detect unauthorized intrusions and security incidents
• Manage software lifecycle, apply security patches promptly, and avoid using end-of-life software
• Establish audit trails for critical systems and servers to ensure complete audit records

3. Regulatory Compliance Support

• Ensure IT systems and data management comply with SFC licensed corporation requirements, including transaction record keeping, client data protection, and reporting obligations
• Ensure systems comply with IA requirements for insurance brokers regarding record keeping, system access rights and logs, and inspection readiness
• Support regulatory inspections and audits by preparing relevant technical documentation
• Manage third-party IT service providers to ensure outsourced services meet regulatory standards

4. Project Management & Vendor Management

• Lead technical evaluation, vendor selection, and tendering processes for IT projects
• Manage IT vendors and service providers, including performance monitoring, contract management, and cost optimization
• Coordinate and implement system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments

5. Daily Operations Support

• Serve as the primary internal contact for all IT matters, providing technical support to all departments
• Provide regular reporting to management on IT performance, risks, and ongoing initiatives
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT systems, assets, configurations, and processes

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 2-3 years in an IT Manager or System Administrator role
• Prior IT management experience in the financial industry (securities/asset management/insurance brokerage preferred)

Technical Skills

• Solid technical knowledge across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure), cybersecurity, and endpoint management
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks and best practices (e.g., access control, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery)
• Strong project management experience, including vendor evaluation, tendering, and implementation of IT initiatives

Compliance Knowledge

• Familiar with SFC Type 1, 4, 9 licensing requirements for IT and cybersecurity for licensed corporations
• Understanding of IA requirements for insurance brokers regarding systems and record keeping
• Knowledge of HKEX listing rules regarding risk management and internal controls as they relate to IT

Language Skills

• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English (both written and spoken)

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of IT operations in a lean team environment
• Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, or equivalent) are a plus