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. **2\. 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. **3\. 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. **4\. 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.