Director, Business Management - APAC Equities

The role

The Director will manage relationships with exchanges, trading venues, and strategic business partners. They will drive business expansion in Hong Kong and China and support regional business planning.

What you will do

• Managing relationships with exchanges, trading venues, prime brokers, lenders, and other strategic business partners
• Driving business expansion in Hong Kong and China, including new markets, products, trading channels, and exchange programs
• Partnering closely with the Portfolio Finance team to support China equities inventory and prime brokerage strategy
• Working closely with Trading, Core Engineering, Legal and Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Technology to deliver business initiatives
• Evaluating opportunities based on commercial potential, capital requirements, operational readiness, and regulatory considerations
• Monitoring market structure, regulatory developments, and competitive trends
• Supporting the Head of Business Management (APAC) on regional business planning, resource allocation, operational improvements, and other strategic priorities

Required qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience at a buy-side firm, sell-side institution, exchange, or trading venue
• Deep knowledge of Hong Kong and China equities markets, including their market structure and regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of prime brokerage, securities lending, financing, and institutional trading
• Established relationships across the Hong Kong and China equities industry
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and work effectively across functions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Native-speaker-level Mandarin
• Professional fluency in English

Nice to have

• Interest in electronic trading and trading technology
• Coding or automation experience
• A relevant SFC license

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.