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Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund.

The race for quantitative and data expertise in hedge funds

Despite a brief setback at the start of 2024 due to regulatory changes, Hong Kong's hedge fund industry is recovering. New funds are being established and existing ones are expanding rapidly, with a particular focus on attracting specialised talent. Expertise in data, quantitative analysts and professionals with expertise in automated trading strategies are in high demand, reflecting the industry's shift towards data-driven and quantitative approaches.

Capital inflows fuel growth in private wealth sector

Hong Kong's private wealth management sector remains resilient, fuelled by the recent surge in net capital inflows thanks to strong performances in private banking and private wealth management businesses. This influx of wealth has led to a surge in hiring, particularly for relationship managers. Banks are expanding their private wealth management teams and investing in new office spaces to accommodate this growth.
Landing a significant pay raise is becoming more challenging in Hong Kong's financial services industry. While hedge funds are still hiring, economic uncertainty and cost-cutting measures are compelling companies to be more cautious about salary increases. To boost their earning potential, professionals in financial services may need to explore alternative avenues such as upskilling, seeking promotions or negotiating non-monetary benefits. of financial services workers say it has become more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year of financial services workers say it has become more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year

of financial services workers say they will work harder (like work longer hours or take on extra responsibility) if they are not given a pay rise in the next 12 months of financial services workers say they will work harder (like work longer hours or take on extra responsibility) if they are not given a pay rise in the next 12 months

Rather than fearing AI, finance professionals in Hong Kong are embracing its potential to optimise their work. They're upskilling in areas like data analysis and AI-powered tools to enhance their capabilities and drive better decision making. Hiring managers should prioritise candidates with a blend of traditional finance skills, AI competency and a growth mindset. of finance workers say learning and enhancing AI skills related to their role is necessary for their future career success of finance workers say learning and enhancing AI skills related to their role is necessary for their future career success

of finance workers say automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects of finance workers say automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects

In-demand functional areas in financial services

Compliance Credit risk/credit approval Actuarial Fund accounting/operations Corporate accounting/Financial Planning & Analysis Corporate and transaction banking Equity and research Trade support

In-demand administration jobs in financial services

Office Manager Executive Assistant Personal Assistant

In-demand technical skills in financial services

Client-facing skillset and strategic finance experience Storytelling (senior roles) Communication and bilingual skills (Mandarin, Korean, Japanese) First-line risk or compliance experience

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Top industries hiring for financial services talent

Hedge fund Private wealth management Family office FinTech Insurance

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers in Hong Kong. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 300 finance, accounting, financial services, and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in Hong Kong, including SMEs and large companies.