Description

Entry Requirements :

Candidates should have -

(a) first or second class honours degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Law, Accounting, or other relevant disciplines in finance-related field [see Notes (1) and (2)];

(b) at least eight years of relevant post-degree full-time working experience in private equity, legal profession, investment consultancy or investment banking, five years of which should be in position with supervisory responsibilities [see Note (3)];

(c) solid experience in private fund structuring and reviewing investment-related legal documentation such as limited partnership agreement and fund subscription document, as well as exposure to private equity transactions is preferred;

(d) thorough understanding and hands-on knowledge on investment-related legal documentation, local financial regulations and local / greater Asia private equity markets, familiarity with Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap. 637) is preferred;

(e) a good command of spoken and written Chinese and English, with Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Notes (2) and (4)];

(f) strong analytical, negotiation and presentation skills; and

(g) good work ethic, strong commitment to excellence, high self-motivation and ability to work proactively on individual and with various internal and external parties.

Note :

(1) Candidates should mark clearly on their application forms the major and minor subjects studied in their degree courses.Candidates possessing additional qualifications (e.g. a higher degree in a relevant subject in finance-related field, Chartered Financial Analyst, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws etc.) should include details in their applications.

(2) Copies of (i) certificates of academic qualifications; and (ii) HKDSEE/HKCEE/Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) results, should be sent by email to the designated email address (recruitment@itc.gov.hk ) (please refer to the paragraph of "How to Apply" below) .

(3) Candidates must list the nature, relevancy and duration of each of the post-degree full-time working experience on their application forms. Candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae (CV) including a summary of present and previous employment, positions, jobs and responsibilities. Copies of supporting documents of present and previous employment should be provided. (please refer to the paragraph of "How to Apply" below).

(4) For the purpose of appointment of Non-Civil Service Contract Staff, 'Grade C' and 'Grade E' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' and 'Level 2' respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(5) Candidate, if employed, may be required to assume duty at short notice.

Your application will NOT be considered if your qualifications do not fully meet any of the entry requirements (a), (b) and (e) by the closing date for application .

Duties :

The Investment Advisor (Innovation and Technology Industry-Oriented Fund) is mainly deployed to :

(a) oversee the selection of fund managers and assess the applications, perform ongoing monitoring of the investment performance of the fund managers and the sub-funds, and communicate with the appointed fund managers regularly for updates on the sub-funds of the Innovation and Technology Industry-Oriented Fund (ITIF);

(b) co-ordinate with legal advisors and other professional parties in negotiating and reviewing legal documents and ensure that all the terms and conditions stated in the fund documents are in line with the framework of ITIF;

(c) advise senior management on investment-related matters on ITIF, including drawing management attention to potential risk factor, such as reputation risk, as well as the viability and validity of the investment proposals submitted by the fund managers;

(d) oversee the performance of due process as necessary on the deployment of capital;

(e) monitor the ITIF portfolio companies' development, particularly in Hong Kong;

(f) provide regular updates to senior management and Steering Committee on the operations of ITIF; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by senior management.

Terms of Appointment : Successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms normally for two years.Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need and the performance of the appointee.

Fringe Benefits :

(a) A gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with a consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, may add up to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

(b) Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

How to Apply :

Applicants must apply on-line through the Civil Service Bureau's website (http://www.csb.gov.hk ) before 17:00 hours of 8 January 2026. Applications submitted in paper form (e.g. by post and by hand), by fax or e-mail will not be accepted .

Applicants should submit supporting documents including (i) a CV providing a summary of present and previous employment, positions, jobs and responsibilities; (ii) copies of academic/professional qualification certificates; and (iii) record of present and previous employment(s ) to the designated email address (recruitment@itc.gov.hk ) on or before 15 January 2026. Please specify "For Application of Investment Advisor (Innovation and Technology Industry-Oriented Fund) (Non-Civil Service Contract)" and the on-line application number in the subject of the emailwhen submitting the CV and supporting documents.If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required by the aforesaid deadline, their applications will not be considered.

As invitation for interview will be issued via e-mail, applicants should provide an accurate e-mail address and ensure that their e-mail accounts can receive incoming e-mails properly. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about eight to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Applications may NOT be considered if late, incomplete (e.g. without provision of CV or copies of academic qualification certificates and record of present and previous employments as mentioned above), or if it is not clear from your statements that you have met the entry requirements for this position .

Contact Address and Enquiry Tel. No: Human Resources Section, Innovation and Technology Commission, 10/F,North Tower, Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, 30 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, New Territories. For enquiries, please call 3863 0898 or 3863 0901.

Closing Date for Application : 8 January 2026 [before 17:00 hours].

General Notes :

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service.Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.

(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting.Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities - Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities " which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service - Appointments".

(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the designated email address (recruitment@itc.gov.hk ) on or before 15 January 2026.

(h) Non-civil service vacancy information contained in this column is also available on the GovHK on the Internet at http://www.gov.hk and the Innovation and Technology Commission Homepage at http://www.itc.gov.hk .