Director, Business Management - APAC Equities

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Director role overseeing business management for APAC equities at a quantitative trading firm.

As a member of the Business Management (APAC) team, the successful candidate will be:
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, aligning trading-team demand with broker supply
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, translating them into actionable recommendations
Supporting the Head of Business Management (APAC) on regional business planning, resource allocation, operational improvements, and other strategic priorities

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, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Interest in electronic trading and trading technology; coding or automation experience is a plus
A relevant SFC license would be a plus
Native-speaker-level Mandarin and professional fluency in English

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
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 (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.