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Job Description & Responsibilities

The candidate will join Blackstone’s Legal and Compliance department in Hong Kong and report to Managing Director, APAC Compliance, to support its businesses throughout the region. Blackstone has offices across Asia Pacific including: Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul and Beijing. The work will be compliance related with a focus on Hong Kong regulatory matters. The candidate will also provide compliance support to activities throughout the region. The primary responsibilities will be:

Monitoring and advising on regulatory compliance matters for SFC licensed entity (Type 1 & 4).

Advising on entity and individual licensing and registration requirements, as well as other compliance-related matters for the business in Hong Kong.

Preparing license applications, conducting regulatory filings, and coordinating with local regulatory officials as necessary.

Handling day-to-day regulatory matters, including inquiries, surveys, and inspections.

Keeping abreast of regulatory changes throughout the region and advising on their impact on the business.

Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls in response to regulatory drivers and business changes.

Ensuring local employees’ adherence to Blackstone’s corporate governance and compliance policies and addressing their queries as needed.

Designing, coordinating, and conducting compliance training.

Developing, maintaining, and testing compliance processes to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and firm policies.

Preparing compliance reports for senior management, regulators, and other interested parties.

Coordinating with the business and other divisions across the firm on new initiatives.

Managing stakeholders across Blackstone’s global offices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

Bachelor’s degree or above.

5+ years (AVP) / 8+ years (VP) of legal, compliance, or internal audit experience at asset managers or other financial institutions.

Knowledge and experience with SFC licensed entities is a plus.

Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese required.

Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and excel under tight deadlines.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, drive consensus, and influence outcomes.

Strong analytical, issue-spotting, and problem-solving skills.

Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow in a multi-responsibility environment.

Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with individuals at all levels, including senior management.

Highly proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.  In addition to the qualifications outlined above, the successful candidate should have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment, often under pressure.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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