Ref.: SFC/CM/SE/CEOO/250509
Duties & Responsibilities:
The SFC is seeking a strong communications professional for the role of Manager in the CEO’s Office to support the SFC’s external communications and enhance the stakeholders’ understanding of the SFC’s work.
This two-year contract position is ideal for candidates with exceptional bilingual writing skills, strong editorial experience and a solid understanding of financial markets, which are essential in advancing the SFC’s external communications strategy as a globally respected regulator.
Reporting to an Associate Director or Senior Manager, this role will primarily:
- Draft and edit thought leadership pieces — speeches, articles and other materials — for senior executives to expound the SFC’s policy stance and market development strategies.
- Draft briefing notes, letters, emails, lines-to-take and other day-to-day communications, to engage with stakeholders and enhance the SFC’s public image.
- Provide bilingual editorial support for various publications — annual and quarterly reports, press releases, consultation papers, circulars, social media posts, etc — to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
- Foster good relationships with both external and internal stakeholders and develop effective engagement strategies in pursuit of the SFC’s objectives.
Requirements:
- A minimum of eight years’ experience in a writing/editorial role, or in a corporate communications role with a heavy focus on bilingual writing and editing.
- Excellent command of English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Hong Kong and global financial markets and regulatory frameworks; experience in the financial industry or the public sector is a major plus.
- Effective project management skills; well-organised and able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
Please quote the reference and apply by 1 August 2025 with details of qualifications, previous experience, current and expected salary to:
Recruitment Manager
Securities & Futures Commission
54/F, One Island East,
18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
(E-mail address : ca_recruit@sfc.hk)
All applications will be handled in strict confidence by authorised personnel and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. Applicants who do not hear from us within six months from the application deadline may consider their applications as unsuccessful. All information on unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed after six months.
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Last update: 18 Jul 2025