Chinese capital investment creates job growth in Hong Kong

Chinese capital investment in asset management firms and private equity fund houses is creating new job opportunities for qualified accountancy & finance professionals in the non-banking financial services industry.

This is one key finding from the latest Hays Quarterly Report, for the January to March quarter, which is a guide to the current hotspots of recruitment activity and trends.

Demand is high for fund accountants who are bilingual in English and Mandarin, who understand the investment market, can account for a portfolio of investments and advise firms and Chinese investment partners on finance issues and queries.

Indicative of how many businesses are becoming increasingly digitalised, there will also be demand this quarter for candidates in the digital space that can create and develop meaningful experiences for customers on digital platforms.

Professionals with deep analytical skills and possess a creative mindset to support business growth in a changing commercial landscape will stand out in the eyes of many companies.

Inventory managers in the supply chain industry will also be highly sought after throughout the opening quarter of 2017 as organisations look to minimise the overall cost of inventory whilst ensuring customers receive their goods efficiently and effectively.