Aquis Search Presentation

Compliance

Finance & Accounting

Human resources & Corporate Services

Investment Management

Legal

Risk

Quantitative Finance

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About Aquis SearchAquis Search is a leading regional Executive Search firm specialising in the Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Corporate Services, Investment Management, Legal and Risk & Compliance sectors across Asia. We offer clients Executive Search, Research & Advisory, Search & Selection and Contract & Payroll services.

Our clients are members of a global network of prestigious financial institutions, leading UK and US law firms, regional market leaders and Fortune 500 organisations. Clients’ recruitment briefs are successfully met by our team of experienced, multilingual Consultants. Professional integrity is the key value on which our client relationships are built and the majority of our business is from personal referral. This is a testament to the high level of professionalism for which we are known.

Aquis Search was established in Hong Kong in 2009. Today we operate offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei.


ComplianceIn recent years a tightening regulatory requirements has led to a major restructuring and expansion of regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance teams. Organisations are under increasing pressure to employ more specialist compliance professionals. Finding the right people can be challenging and in some areas very specific skills are required.

Our banking and financial services clients include leading local and international corporate and investment banks, private banks, retail and corporate banks, asset management, hedge funds, securities and trading firms, and insurance institutions. Understanding their operating environment and culture is at the heart of what we do.

In Asia there is a limited number of candidates with the specialist knowledge our clients need. Utilising our extensive networks, functional expertise and every recruitment tool available to us, we are able to thoroughly search the entire candidate market, offering the best choice of talent for the opportunities our clients need to fill. Our teams in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei can be engaged to source talent through different methodologies that best suit the needs of our clients to source the best skills locally or where necessary from international markets including major hubs in Asia, Europe or the US.


ComplianceWe source candidates for a variety of roles and at all levels from Officer to Managing Director level, including:• Products Advisory Compliance• Investment Banking, Research and Control Room Compliance• Financial Crime Compliance and Anti Money Laundering (AML)• Regulatory Compliance (Licensing, Core & Central Compliance, Monitoring & Testing and Regulatory Advisory)• Business and Investment Compliance• Compliance Projects

As a leading corporate governance boutique, our team work closely with our finance and legal teams to source talent with cross functional expertise which gives us a unique offering in the market and allowing our clients to pick the very best candidates often with unique skills set in the market. Based on our extensive networks, market research and industry expertise, we find, meet and screen all suitable candidates, discreetly and confidentially approaching the highest calibre talent, whether they are actively job searching or not.


Finance & AccountingThe recruitment market for Finance & Accounting jobs in Asia is fast-paced. Aquis Search finds and attracts high calibre candidates for a wide range of roles within the Financial Services and Commercial sectors.

Financial Services

Our Consultants have in-depth knowledge of the Financial Services sector across Asia. We have on-going partnerships and a proven track record with many financial institutions including Investment Banks, Retail Banks, Hedge Funds, Private Equity firms, Asset Management, Broking Houses and Insurance companies. We help clients find staff of any level in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Governance as well as project based assignments such as Change Management, Business Analysis, Re-engineering or Out-sourcing. Our Executive Search, Search & Select and Contract & Payroll services are undertaken by a specialist team of Consultants, many of whom have worked in Financial Services roles themselves.

Commerce

We are not confined to the Financial Services sectors and have a dedicated Finance & Accounting Commerce team. We provide recruitment solutions to Fortune 500 companies and leading regional organisations. In the past we have successfully filled job vacancies in a wide range of industries including Industrial, Consumer, Natural Resources, Real Estate and Technology.


Human Resources & Corporate ServicesThe Human Resources & Corporate Services team offers a wide range of services to clients seeking to fill permanent, contract and interim jobs in the following areas:

• Human Resources• Company Secretarial• Paralegals and Legal Secretaries• Business Development and Marketing Professionals in Law Firms• Administration and Secretaries

At Aquis Search our Human Resources & Corporate Services desk understands that support functions are an integral part of our clients’ infrastructure and we continually strive to ensure the success of the industries we serve. We work on both temporary and permanent roles with our clients in the leading law firms, traditional industries and financial services sector throughout Asia.


Human Resources & Corporate ServicesHuman Resources

Our team delivers specialist Human Resources recruitment solutions to the corporate, legal and financial markets. Our consultants’ expertise allows us to source talented professionals at all levels including; human resources directors and generalists, business partners and specialists in organisational development, change management, training and development, industrial and employee relations, compensation and benefits, resources information, system specialists, recruitment and development, performance evaluation and management.

Company Secretarial

Company Secretaries play a key role in assisting senior management in complying with standard financial and legal practice and corporate governance standards. They act as a point of communication between the Board of Directors and company shareholders of listed and unlisted companies, financial institutions, law firms and service providers. We make use of our well-established networks across the different sectors we serve to source high-calibre HKICS and ISCA qualified talent for these roles.

Paralegals

Paralegals are an essential part of any legal team. Their purpose is to provide support to fee earners using their training in legal matters and procedures. Our consultants recruit paralegals across all practice areas and businesses.


Human Resources & Corporate ServicesBusiness Development & Marketing

Law firms increasingly rely on business development and marketing professionals to help them market their services to new and existing clients. As new initiatives and markets develop, these personnel are increasingly important to a law firms’ success. Many of these professionals come from private practice, however, we also source professionals with a wide range of marketing skills from financial institutions and traditional industries.

Legal Secretaries, Administrators & Reception Staff

Our consultants understand the need for quality administrative staff capable of offering assistance to partners, associates and senior management. These individuals are expected to provide regular, routine organisational duties and perform a variety of tasks including drafting correspondence, amending legal documents and overseeing general office administrative duties. At Aquis Search we have the networks available to reach such talent.


Investment ManagementThe Investment Management team is focused on assignments in Corporate, Investment and Private Banking, Asset Management, Hedge Fund and Private Equity, as well as Insurance industries. The industries under this banner are the fastest growing sectors in financial services.

In the Corporate Banking sector we have seen a consistent increase in demand for Relationship Managers, Project Finance and Structured Asset Finance professionals in Asia. Relationship Management, Trade finance and Cash management continues to have approved headcounts and remains stable in Corporate Banking space.

Asia is at the center of every major Private Bank’s growth strategy as the number of high-net-worth individuals has grown at a faster rate in the Asia Pacific than anywhere else in the world. The investment profile of Asset Management firms (traditional and alternative) has also developed quickly in response to changing market conditions and where investment portfolios are changing faster than ever. It is critical to identify the best talent in portfolio management, research, marketing, distribution and client service, risk management and supporting staff, especially in the Hedge Fund, Private Equity and Venture Capital worlds.


Investment ManagementIn Private Equity Aquis helps organisations promote their capabilities to senior-level professionals - including institutional investors, general partners, investment banks and intermediaries. Singapore and Hong Kong are increasingly favoured Asia-Pacific offshore centers, and Investment Management firms seeking to thrive in these centers need to act on several fronts, although bridging the talent gap is the biggest challenge. In response to this we work closely with some of the leading names in the sector helping to identify and recruit professionals at all levels. Our local specialist understanding provides first-hand insights into these individual markets.

We invest time in understanding specific deliverables of an assignment and role in tandem with the culture of the business we are presenting. We work with our clients to create and promote a positive employer brand image value proposition that attracts key people to business.


Legal - In-houseOur In-House Legal team is one of the largest and most successful in the region. We understand the unique market conditions in Asia. We are not confined by geography. Our network has global reach, enabling us unparalleled access to potential candidates all over the world.

Financial Services

Using the in-depth knowledge of the Financial Services sector that Aquis Search is known for, we deliver only the best-in-class Legal talent for roles in Investment Banks, Corporate Banks, Private Banks, Asset Management firms, Insurance firms, Securities and Brokerages. We have a dedicated Financial Services In-House Legal team that have extensive networks and resources to hand to enable them to build strong relationships across Asia from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei.

Our understanding of our Financial Services clients’ culture and operating environment means we are able to cover all Legal jobs. These include General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel, Company Secretary, Legal Manager, Paralegal, Employment Specialists, Regulatory and Compliance Lawyers.


Legal - In-houseCommerce

Aquis Search also has a dedicated In-House Commerce team providing talented Legal staff to Fortune 500 companies and leading regional and local organisations in industries as diverse as Healthcare, Chemical, Industrial and Consumer. We recruit staff for varied and diverse roles within the legal field in areas such as Compliance & Investigation, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions and Regulatory.

The team is supported by researchers with access to some of the largest databases in the industry. Our Consultants work regionally, allowing them to build long-lasting relationships with clients across multiple jurisdictions, gaining an understanding of corporate cultures as well as the requirements of the job.


Legal - Private Practice Our experienced Private Practice Legal recruitment Consultants provide clients with Private Practice Lawyers, from newly qualified level to partner. Our clients include some of the biggest international law firms in the world as well as local specialists and boutiques practices in Asia. We enjoy a high degree of success in attracting candidates from around the world to work in a myriad of different practice areas in the regions we cover.

We have extensive in-house research resources, networks and industry knowledge that allows us to assess the personal and professional skills needed to match candidates to clients. We understand the unique nature of a Private Practice career can mean a collaboration often lasts the course of an entire legal career and we pride ourselves on our relationship driven approach.

We advise clients on the best approach to fulfill their recruitment objectives. Whether they are looking for an entry level associate or a partner to shape and direct a practice’s future, our Consultants are dedicated to ensuring the process runs efficiently and smoothly. Each candidate is extensively and discreetly screened, interviewed and assessed to ensure we find the best fit for both parties.

Our service covers the entire recruitment process. We manage each step from the search, shortlist, interview, offer and negotiation through to the integration of the successful candidate into the role. From our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Shanghai and Taipei our Private Practice recruitment Consultants, many of whom have a legal background, are best placed to discreetly research and approach the best legal minds in the region.


Quantitative Finance The Aquis Search “Quant” consultants hire across a number of quantitative finance and analytics positions in trading, portfolio management, portfolio optimisation and construction, research, strategy, pricing, modelling, validation, programming and development. The team partner with clients ranging from global banks and insurers to hedge funds and boutique trading houses and are active across the Asia Pacific and Middle east markets.

Our candidate database is populated with a range of highly qualified candidates with coverage across all the major asset classes - equities, FX, credit, rates and commodities - from vanilla to exotic products and for a range of trading strategies. The consultants work with some of the smartest analysts in the region, many PhD holders, with advanced programming skills in the likes of C++, SQL, Python etc. By being in constant communication with the sector, the team stay on top of the most recent innovations, products and strategies in trading.

Recent positions:• Quantitative Trading Strategist• Software Engineer• PhD Quantitative Researcher• Quantitative Researcher, Trading Firm• Equity Quant Strategist• Quantitative Developer - HFT• Junior Quantitative Trader• Model Validation Quant• Quantitative Derivative Strategist


Risk ManagementThe Aquis Search risk management team supports the careers of those working in increasingly complex and technical positions operating under ever-higher levels of pressure and scrutiny.

Our consultants are experts in their fields with many years specialising in their sectors. They understand the nuances of the market and detail required for each search and stay abreast of the latest regulatory developments impacting risk management and most recent innovations, products and strategies.

With a deep candidate pool across Asia Pacific and the Middle East and a wider network reaching from Australia to Europe to the US, our clients are able to benefit from a full range of profiles from each search. Furthermore, our database is shared firm-wide and our consultants work collaboratively, ensuring clients receive the combined knowledge of the whole firm.

The risk team has coverage across all disciplines of risk management and controls for banking and financial services, and hire at all levels from Associate to Chief Risk Officer. Our candidate database is one of the best in the region. Rigorously maintained and supported by in-house research, it is populated with professionals working across all three lines of defence.


Risk ManagementDetailed coverage:

• Market risk - We hire in all areas of market risk including analysis, reporting, model validation and stress testing.• Credit risk - With a diverse client base, we work with credit risk managers supporting trading activity and a full suite of

modelers and analysts covering corporate and consumer lending portfolios.• Credit analysis - Our credit analyst database is extensive - we have analysts to assess all counterparts: financial institutions,

NBFIs, hedge funds, large corporates, private banking clients, SMEs and individuals.• Operational risk - We actively recruit in both first line business risk and control and second line ORM. In addition, we cover

new product/business risk and approval.• Funds and insurance - For our investment and insurance clients, we offer a range of actuaries, credit research and ratings

analysts, investment and portfolio risk managers and enterprise risk managers.• Treasury - Our reach also extends to treasury risk including asset liability management (ALM), liquidity risk and balance

sheet management.• Technology - We have built a formidable network of resilience and security professionals handling all forms of technology

risk including security, cyber security, data protection and business continuity management (BCM).• Audit - To complement the above, we have a database of third-line risk managers covering audit of all risk management

functions.


James HickmanManaging Director

Corporate Governance & ControlsHong Kong, Singapore, Asia Pacific+852 2537 0333 / +65 3157 9393 [email protected]

James is a Co-Founder and joint Managing Director of Aquis Search and is responsible for the ongoing development of the firm. He has more than fifteen years of Human Resources experience and has worked with leading professional and financial services sector companies as well as numerous Fortune 500 multinationals. James has extensive market knowledge and experience recruiting senior roles in Legal, Risk, Compliance and Financial Services.

Born in Hong Kong, James holds a Master’s degree in Chinese Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Chinese History of Art and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, the University of London. He has also attended BPP Law School in London, the East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai and has industry qualifications in Human Resources & Training from the University of Hong Kong.

James is an MOM registered EA, registration number: R1113864.


Scott HarrisonManaging Director

Legal & Compliance, Private PracticeHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Scott is Co-Founder and joint Managing Director with responsibility for the Legal and Compliance teams, based in Hong Kong.

He has many years of recruitment experience spanning the major Asia Pacific markets. He specialises in middle to senior level assignments across Private Practice and in-house markets, including Legal, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Government Affairs roles. He regularly advises clients across the financial markets and traditional industries on recruitment strategies and talent pools.

Scott leads a team of professional recruiters who focus in these markets and recruit at all level of seniority. His indepth Asia-Pacific experience has enabled him to foster a breadth of client relationships and given him access to talent at all levels in the region.

Scott has a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology and was trained as an organisational Psychologist before moving into the recruitment industry.

Scott is an MOM registered EA, registration number: R1112903.


Sam DakinDirector, Head of Singapore

Risk & ComplianceSingapore, South East Asia+65 3157 9393 [email protected]

Sam is responsible for the management of our Singapore office and ongoing development of our presence and capabilities in Singapore and South East Asia.

He is spearheading the firm’s innovative approach to client development and candidate management, and is particularly focused on growing our Legal, Risk & Compliance and Finance & Accounting platforms in the region. He has a strong track record of advising Chief Risk Officers and Heads of Compliance on the attraction and retention of senior personnel. He has successfully led Risk Management and Compliance search assignments for a variety of Financial Institutions across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and China.

Sam began his Executive Search career for a firm based in London covering senior level Banking & Finance recruitment. He placed qualified Accountants into Investment Banks and was tasked with building a Risk & Compliance division for the firm. Prior to working in recruitment, Sam held roles in Audit and Banking Finance with Fox-Pitt Kelton, and Barclays.

Sam is an MOM registered EA, registration number: R1112913


Gareth ReesDirector

Finance - Financial ServicesHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Gareth is a Director leading the Finance & Accounting - Financial Services team, based in Hong Kong.

He is responsible for Front Office roles as well as traditional senior Finance & Accounting opportunities. He specialises in the recruitment of Finance professionals in functions covering Finance Control & Reporting, Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Product Control & Valuation, Business Analysis & Change Management, Fund Accounting & Administration and Tax. He has particularly strong networks in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Asset Management and Private Banking. Gareth is also responsible for the recruitment of senior Operational professionals to COO level in Project & Change Management and Business Transformation. He works closely with senior consulting individuals on a variety of Strategy roles.

Gareth has over ten years of search experience and has executed assignments in Europe, Asia and America. He started his recruitment career with a UK recruitment firm where he focused on roles in the City of London with a broad range of clients.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Psychology from De Montfort University, UK.


Ansir MahmoodDirector

Legal & ComplianceHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Ansir is a Director working in the In-House Legal & Compliance team.

He has a focus on Corporate Governance and Regulatory roles and recruits for a variety of clients across the Financial Services and Corporate markets. Ansir has extensive networks and an in-depth knowledge of the talent available in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as experience placing professionals in all levels across the region, including India.

Previously Ansir worked in a support role in a law firm, where he gained first hand experience of working in Private Practice.

Ansir has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Coventry University, UK. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and has conversational Cantonese.


Miriam LeungDirector

Legal - Private PracticeHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Miriam is a Director in the Private Practice Legal team, based in Hong Kong.

Her role covers all areas of practice for lawyers at entry and senior levels, placing them in leading law firms across the Asia Pacific region. She has experience working with key decision makers including Partners and Human Resources professionals. She has an in-depth working knowledge of the Greater China market that has led to a great deal of success working with leading US firms in the region.

Miriam has extensive market knowledge and has also worked as part of the In-House Legal team. Prior to recruitment Miriam worked in a Marketing role coordinating business related events for educational and non-profit programs and campaigns.

Miriam has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Law degree from the Manchester Metropolitan University. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.


Jeremy LamDirector

Risk & ComplianceHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Jeremy is Director of the Risk & Compliance Financial Services team based in Hong Kong.

He specialises in the placement of experienced Risk & Compliance professionals across Asia primarily recruiting for financial institutions such as Investment, Corporate, Consumer and Private Banks, Asset Management firms, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Insurance firms. He covers functions including AML and KYC specialists, Advisory Compliance (Equities, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance & Control Room), Investment Compliance and Core Compliance (e.g. Regulatory Affairs & Licensing and Credit, Market & Operational Risk).

Previously Jeremy worked for an international recruitment firm in Risk & Compliance and has built a strong network of decision makers in both Hong Kong and Singapore.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science & Mass Media from the University of Toronto, Canada. Jeremy is fluent in Cantonese and English.


Ciaran FoyAssociate Director


Ciaran is an Associate Director in the Legal Private Practice team, based in Hong Kong.

He responsible for the recruitment of Private Practice Lawyers across Asia with a focus on the major hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore. His remit ranges from newly qualified lawyers to partner level placements and he has had proven success in recruiting within various practice areas of major law firms.

Prior to joining Aquis Search, Ciaran worked as a qualified lawyer for five years at a top US law firm specialising in real estate transactions before joining a global London search firm. His background has afforded him a true understanding of the legal recruitment market and uniquely positions him to offer commercial, consultative advice to both clients and candidates alike.

Ciaran has a Bachelor’s degree in Law with French from Queen’s University, Belfast. He completed his legal practice course at Nottingham Law school and was admitted as a solicitor in 2006.


Elaine WengAssociate Director

Legal & ComplianceHong Kong & Shanghai, North Asia+852 2537 [email protected]

Elaine is an Associate Director working across the In-House Legal & Compliance and Legal Private Practice teams.

Elaine focuses on roles across Greater China. She has placed a variety of Counsels, Regulatory and Compliance professionals as well as more traditional Associate roles within major UK and US firms. Elaine has extensive networks in the region giving her access to high-calibre candidates and is able to offer clients advice on market trends and compensation levels.

Prior to her current role Elaine worked with a global Legal recruitment firm and worked in an in-house recruitment role in an international law firm. She has spent the majority of her career working in the China legal market in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Elaine has a Bachelor of Laws degree from Shanghai University where she majored in Intellectual Property Law. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin, Shanghainese as well as conversational Spanish.


Mitesh RathodAssociate Director

Investment Management Hong Kong, Asia Pacific, India+852 2537 [email protected]

Mitesh is an Associate Director in the Investment Management team based in Hong Kong and covering roles in Financial Services across the region including India, South East Asia and North Asia. He is responsible for Executive Search of Front Office professionals in Corporate, Investment and Private Banking as well as Hedge Funds, Asset Management and Private Equity. Mitesh specializes in Corporate Finance roles, particularly Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisition, Loan & Bond Syndication, and also Sell side and Buy side roles in Research and Institutional Sales. Mitesh began his recruitment career covering roles in Institutional Equities across Research, Sales, Trading and Derivatives in Mumbai. Before joining Aquis, Mitesh worked for a boutique search firm in Hong Kong specialised in placing Front Office professionals in Investment Banking, Corporate Banking and Transaction Banking where he gained experience in Cash & Trade Management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree majored in Economics & Commerce from University of Mumbai. Mitesh speaks fluent English and Hindi.


Eileen WangSenior Consultant

Legal & ComplianceHong Kong & Shanghai, North Asia+852 2537 [email protected]

Eileen is a Senior Consultant working in the In-House Legal & Compliance and the Legal Private Practice teams, based in Hong Kong.

Eileen has a particular focus on Greater China. She has a strong network of relationships in China and actively represents a number of international businesses developing their Legal & Compliance infrastructure. Her experience in recruiting Counsels at all levels has given her a strong understanding of current market conditions in China and has resulted in a proven track record in a very complex market.

Eileen has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has attended courses at Pace University, New York. Eileen speaks fluent Mandarin, English and Cantonese.


Gordon KwongSenior Consultant

Finance - Financial ServicesHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Gordon is a Senior Consultant with the Finance & Accounting (Financial Services) team based in Hong Kong.

He is responsible for the research and recruitment of junior to mid-level Finance professionals in areas such as Finance Control & Reporting, Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Product Control & Valuation, Business Analysis, Change Management, Fund Accounting and Administration & Tax. His role has a focus on the Hong Kong and Singapore markets.

Gordon has extensive experience and knowledge of recruitment in Financial Services. He began his recruitment career at a top boutique recruitment firm specialising in placing Front Office professionals in Corporate Finance and Capital Markets.

Gordon has a Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Human Resources & Philosophy from the University of Sydney and speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.


Edward PhilipSenior Consultant

Legal, Compliance & Private PracticeSingapore, South East Asia+65 3157 9393 [email protected]

Edward is a Senior Consultant based in Singapore, responsible for the recruitment of Legal & Compliance professionals across South East Asia.

He recruits across both the Private Practice and In-House markets where he has an extensive network and holds numerous relationships with Senior Partners, Heads of Legal & Compliance and Human Resources professionals.

Previously, Edward worked as a lawyer with a boutique West London firm advising on commercial disputes before moving into the Financial Services Industry where he serviced Chinese clients investing in the UK.

Edward holds a Bachelors degree in French from the University of Exeter and an LLB from the College of Law, London, UK. He was admitted as a solicitor in 2008.


Vanessa LamSenior Consultant

Risk & ComplianceSingapore, South East Asia+65 3157 9393 [email protected]

Vanessa is a Senior Consultant in the Risk & Compliance team, based in Singapore.

She is focused on Financial Services Risk Management recruitment across Asia. Works with clients in a range of Financial Services institutions across Corporate, Private and Investment Banking. She covers roles such Credit, Market & Operational Risk, as well as Audit, IT Audit and Asset Liability Management.

Prior to covering Banking and Financial Services recruitment Vanessa worked in the Finance & Accounting sector, recruiting for multinational corporations in Singapore and across Asia Pacific.

Vanessa has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Law from the London School of Economics.

Vanessa is a MOM registered EA, registration number: R1105334


Jennifer NgSenior Consultant

Legal, Compliance & Private Practice Shanghai & Singapore, North Asia+86 21 5283 [email protected]

Jennifer is a Senior Consultant with the Legal & Compliance team based in Shanghai and Singapore.

Jennifer works with a number of corporate clients in various industries providing Legal & Compliance recruitment services. She spends her time between Shanghai and Singapore to better serve clients who are shifting their regional operations or hiring in Greater China and vice versa. Jennifer has a strong track record of mid-to-senior level placements in various industries in Southeast Asia.

Jennifer has previously worked as a Professional Development Specialist in an international law firm in New York, working in a Human Resources and Learning & Development capacity.

Jennifer has Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Binghamton University, New York State. She has also completed courses in Chinese language at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.


Toni GieuwSenior Consultant

Human Resources & Corporate ServicesHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 8537 [email protected]

Toni is a Senior Consultant in the HR & Corporate Services team based in Hong Kong, covering Human Resources, Business Development, Marketing & Communication, Paralegal, Executive Secretary and Company Secretarial roles. Toni works with a variety of clients including Commerce, Financial Services and Private Practice Law Firms. She initially joined Aquis Search in the Risk & Compliance team covering Corporate Banking and Asset Management.

Prior to joining Aquis Search, Toni was with a Singaporean-based executive search firm and her primary focus was recruiting for the sales & marketing functions across corporates and financial institutions.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California and is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.


Yeca ZhuSenior Consultant

Legal, Compliance and Private PracticeBeijing, North Asia+86 10 5877 [email protected]

Yeca is a Senior Consultant covering Legal & Compliance recruitment across Greater China, based in Beijing.

Her role is part of the regional recruitment team conducting Executive Search and Search & Select services for clients looking for talent at mid-to-director levels. She has experience working with global and national conglomerates, financial institutions and start-up companies. Yeca has developed networks in both Beijing and Shanghai, maintaining long term relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Yeca has a LLB Degree from Southwest University of Political Science and Law. She has lived in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing and is a native Mandarin speaker and is fluent in English.


Kardia LeungSenior Consultant


Kardia is a Senior Consultant working in the Private Practice Legal team based in Hong Kong.

She is responsible for the recruitment of fee earners at all levels into US and UK law firms across the Asia Pacific region. She is part of an established Private Practice Legal team that has moved numerous Associates and Partners in Hong Kong, Singapore and China and offers clients advice on compensation and hiring trends.

Kardia previously worked for a leading UK recruitment firm where she gained exposure to recruitment within the Asian markets, building a strong network and developing an in-depth understanding of the legal community in Asia.

Kardia has a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Manchester. She speaks fluent English and Cantonese.


Joanna WongSenior Consultant


Joanna is a Senior Consultant in the In-House Legal & Compliance team, based in Hong Kong.

She recruits Legal & Compliance professionals across the in-house markets in Asia, with a primary focus on the Financial Services institutions in Hong Kong. Joanna works with General Counsels and Heads of Legal departments.

Before joining Aquis Search, Joanna worked for a global recruitment firm where her clients ranged from Hong Kong listed companies to multinationals corporations.

Joanna has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia, Canada and a Certificate in Legal Studies from the University of Hong Kong. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.


Anmoll KarnammSenior Consultant

Quantitative Finance, Risk & ComplianceMumbai+91 22 6162 [email protected]

Anmoll is a Senior Consultant based in Mumbai, specialising in Quantitative Finance and Risk & Compliance recruitment in India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Anmoll’s clients are from leading international Financial Services organisations and boutique, regional firms. He recruits for positions of all levels including C-Suite Executives, in areas such as Risk, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Finance, Audit & Legal, Quantitative Modeling & Trading, Model Validation, Derivative Pricing Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Automated & Systematic Trading and Market Risk & Credit Risk Analytics.

Anmoll has many years experience in Financial Services Executive Search and has worked in various international firms. His has extensive networks in the industries and regions he covers and has a reputation for delivering the highest calibre candidates.

Amnoll has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from VM University and a MBA (Finance & Human Resources) from Welingkars Institute of Management. He speaks English and Hindi.


Daniel VazSenior Consultant

Human Resources, Legal & ComplianceIndia & Middle East+91 22 6162 [email protected]

Daniel is a Senior Consultant based in Mumbai, specialising in Human Resources and Legal & Compliance recruitment.

He supports Financial Institutions including Investment, Corporate, Consumer and Private Banks as well as major Law Firms and traditional industries in India and the Middle East. He recruits for positions in Human Resources including In-House Recruitment, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, and Employee Relations, Compliance & Corporate Governance including AML & KYC Specialists, Advisory & Core Compliance and In-house Legal in Financial Services and Commerce.

Daniel previously worked for an international recruitment firm that had a focus on Investment Banking in India and South Asia.

Daniel has a Bachelor’s degree of Arts in Economics & Psychology from St. Xavier’s College, Goa. He speaks English and Hindi.

He holds a Bachelors of Commerce from VM University and a MBA (Finance & Human Resources) from Welingkars Institute of Management.


Max LinSenior Consultant

Finance & AccountingTaiwan, Asia Pacific+886 2 7732 [email protected]

Max is a Senior Consultant responsible for Finance, Accounting, Tax and Audit roles, based in Taipei.

Max specialises in recruiting mid to senior level Finance professionals in various industries including Banking, Retail, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and numerous Taiwan listed companies.

Previously, Max worked with an international recruiting firm as a Consultant in Finance, where he developed extensive networks and successfully delivered staff for roles including Financial Analyst, Auditor, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Head of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Max has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Tamkang University, Taipei. He also completed courses at Winona State University, Minnesota, USA. He speaks Mandarin and English.


Sunny YungSenior Consultant


Sunny is a Senior Consultant within the In-House Legal & Compliance team based in Hong Kong.

His role covers in-house Legal and Compliance professionals at all levels, including corporate lawyers, IP counsels and compliance professionals across various industries including technology, healthcare, retail, chemical and the construction sectors throughout the Asia region. Sunny works closely with General Counsels and key decision makers within MNCs.

Prior to joining Aquis, Sunny has established a technology desk for a UK-based specialist recruitment firm in Hong Kong and has built cross industry market knowledge and rich network of contacts within his domain.

Sunny has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Canada and he speaks fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin.


Bharisha MirpuriConsultant

Risk & ComplianceHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Bharisha is a Risk & Compliance Consultant based in Hong Kong.

Her role is focused on the recruitment of Risk & Compliance professionals for Financial Services clients across Asia. Her primary focus includes recruiting for financial institutions such as Investment Banks, Corporate, Consumer and Private Banks, Asset Management firms, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Insurance firms. She covers roles such as AML and KYC specialists, Advisory Compliance (Equities, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance and Control Room), Investment Compliance, Core Compliance (such as Regulatory Affairs & Licensing and Credit, Market & Operational Risk).

Bharisha has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & International Studies from Monash University, Australia. She is fluent in English and Hindi, and speaks conversational French and Cantonese.


Morris ChanConsultant


Morris is a Consultant with the In-House Legal & Compliance team based in Hong Kong.

He specialises in recruiting legally qualified professionals from a variety of practice areas in Financial Services as well as traditional industries throughout Hong Kong and China. Prior to this, he covered the Human Resources & Corporate Services functions across Asia where he placed Legal & Business Support professionals within Private Practice Law Firms and Multinational Companies.

Morris has a Bachelor of Business degree (Economics & Finance) from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. He speaks fluent English and Cantonese.


Richard LiangConsultant

Legal, Risk & ComplianceShanghai, North Asia+86 21 5283 [email protected]

Richard is a Consultant based in Shanghai, focused on the recruitment of Corporate Governance professionals across Greater China.

He has strong networks across the Legal, Risk, Compliance and Finance sectors in China. His clients include Law firms and Financial Institutions as well as a variety of organisations in traditional industries.

Previously Richard worked for a well known German multinational before moving into recruitment.

Richard has a Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication from Bayreuth University, Germany and a double Master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Shanghai International Studies University. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Hunan Normal University. Richard speaks Mandarin and English.


Mischa de NobregaConsultant


Mischa is a Consultant based in Hong Kong, specialising in the recruitment of Human Resources & Corporate Services staff in the Asia Pacific region.

She has a diverse portfolio, with resposibility for finding candidates in Human Resources, Business Development, Marketing, Paralegal, Executive Secretary and Company Secretarial. Mischa works across multiple industries including Commerce, Financial Services and Private Practice Law Firms.

Mischa initially joined Aquis Search in the Risk & Compliance team covering the Retail, Corporate and Investment Banking industries including Brokerage, Securities and Asset Management. Prior to joining Aquis Search, she was a Research Assistant for a food and beverage company in South Africa.

Mischa has a degree Value & Policy Studies and a Masters degree in Decision Making and Knowledge Dynamics from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.


Sophie ChenConsultant

Finance & Accounting and Risk & ComplianceHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Sophie is a Finance & Accounting and Risk & Compliance Consultant based in Hong Kong.

She is responsible for recruiting Finance & Accounting and Risk & Compliance professionals across multiple industries, including Financial Services, Commerce and Legal Private Practice in Asia.

Previously, Sophie worked for a global recruitment firm where she focused on placing professionals in Compliance, Risk and Accounting & Finance functions, where she developed a strong network across the China market.

Sophie has a Bachelor’s degree in Process Equipment & Control Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology. She speaks fluent Mandarin and English.


Esther ChanceConsultant

Finance & AccountingHong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Esther is a Consultant in the Finance & Accounting team based in Hong Kong. She is responsible for the recruitment of middle and back office operations staff working within the Corporate/Investment Banking, Securities and Insurance industries. Esther develops and oversees partner relationships, working on positions such as Financial Managers, Financial Controllers, Junior and Senior Accountants, Internal / External Auditors, KYC & Client On-boarding and more.

Before Esther joined the Finance & Accounting team she was a Researcher, assisting the Private Practice Legal and HR/Corporate Services team with their Executive Search functions. Previously she worked with a Hong Kong based Health start-up company.

Esther holds a Bachelor Degree in Chinese Studies (Anthropology and Cultural Heritage) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.


Jessie LamConsultant


Jessie is a Consultant in the Human Resources & Corporate Services team based in Hong Kong. She specialises in the recruitment of Human Resources, Business Development, Paralegal, Executive Secretary and Company Secretarial roles. She works with clients from multiple industries including Private Practice Law firms, In-house Commerce and Financial institutions.

Prior to joining Aquis Search, Jessie worked with an Asia-based Insurance company. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Genetics from the University College, London. She speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.


Samantha RaymentConsultant

Finance & Accounting Hong Kong, Asia Pacific+852 2537 [email protected]

Samantha is a recruitment Consultant in the Finance & Accounting Commerce team based in Hong Kong, covering the Asia market. She is responsible for recruiting Finance & Accounting Commerce professionals across multiple industries, including Industrial, Consumer, Natural Resources, Real Estate and Technology. With her extensive market knowledge, Samantha helps clients find CFO, Finance Controller, Finance Manager, Accountant as well as Tax, Audit and Treasury professionals in the relevant markets. Prior to joining Aquis Search, Samantha worked as a Customer Care Consultant at one of the largest automotive groups in South Africa, in a role that focused predominantly on sales. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Dynamics (Psychology) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.


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