Aquis search presentation

Compliance
Finance &
Accounting
Human resources &
Corporate Services
Investment
Management
Legal
Risk
Quantitative
Finance

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About Aquis Search
Aquis 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.

Compliance
In 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.

Compliance
We 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
Asaleadingcorporategovernanceboutique,ourteamworkcloselywithourfinanceandlegalteamstosourcetalentwithcross
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 & Accounting
The 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 Services
The 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
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,businesspartnersandspecialistsinorganisationaldevelopment,changemanagement,traininganddevelopment,
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.

Business 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 Management
The 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.

In 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-house
Our 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-house
Commerce
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,allowingthemtobuildlong-lastingrelationshipswithclientsacrossmultiplejurisdictions,gaininganunderstanding
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,ShanghaiandTaipeiourPrivatePracticerecruitmentConsultants,manyofwhomhavealegalbackground,
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 Management
TheAquisSearchriskmanagementteamsupportsthecareersofthoseworkinginincreasinglycomplexandtechnicalpositions
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 Management
Detailed 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 Hickman
Managing Director
Corporate Governance & Controls
Hong Kong, Singapore, Asia Pacific
+852 2537 0333 / +65 3157 9393
jameshickman@aquissearch.com
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 Harrison
Managing Director
Legal & Compliance, Private Practice
Hong Kong, Asia Pacific
+852 2537 0333
scottharrison@aquissearch.com
Scott is Co-Founder and joint Managing Director with responsibility for the Legal and Compliance teams, based in Hong Kong.
HehasmanyyearsofrecruitmentexperiencespanningthemajorAsiaPacificmarkets.Hespecialisesinmiddletoseniorlevelassignments
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 Dakin
Director, Head of Singapore
Risk & Compliance
Singapore, South East Asia
+65 3157 9393
samdakin@aquissearch.com
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 Rees
Director
Finance - Financial Services
+852 2537 0333
garethrees@aquissearch.com
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 Mahmood
Director
Legal & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
ansirmahmood@aquissearch.com
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 Leung
Director
+852 2537 0333
miriamleung@aquissearch.com
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 Lam
Director
Risk & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
jeremylam@aquissearch.com
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 Foy
Associate Director
+852 2537 0333
ciaranfoy@aquissearch.com
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 Weng
Associate Director
Legal & Compliance
Hong Kong & Shanghai, North Asia
+852 2537 0333
elaineweng@aquissearch.com
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 Rathod
Associate Director
Hong Kong, Asia Pacific, India
+852 2537 0333
miteshrathod@aquissearch.com
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 Wang
Senior Consultant
Legal & Compliance
Hong Kong & Shanghai, North Asia
+852 2537 0333
eileenwang@aquissearch.com
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 Kwong
Senior Consultant
Finance - Financial Services
+852 2537 0333
gordonkwong@aquissearch.com
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 Philip
Senior Consultant
Legal, Compliance & Private Practice
+65 3157 9393
edwardphilip@aquissearch.com
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 Lam
Senior Consultant
Risk & Compliance
+65 3157 9393
vanessalam@aquissearch.com
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 Ng
Senior Consultant
Legal, Compliance & Private Practice
Shanghai & Singapore, North Asia
+86 21 5283 2077
jenniferng@aquissearch.com
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 Gieuw
Senior Consultant
+852 8537 0333
tonigieuw@aquissearch.com
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 Zhu
Senior Consultant
Legal, Compliance and Private Practice
Beijing, North Asia
+86 10 5877 1089
yecazhu@aquissearch.com
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-directorlevels.Shehasexperienceworkingwithglobalandnationalconglomerates,financialinstitutionsandstart-upcompanies.
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 Leung
Senior Consultant
+852 2537 0333
kardialeung@aquissearch.com
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 Wong
Senior Consultant
Legal & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
joannawong@aquissearch.com
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 Karnamm
Senior Consultant
Quantitative Finance, Risk & Compliance
Mumbai
+91 22 6162 3163
anmollkarnamm@aquissearch.com
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 Vaz
Senior Consultant
Human Resources, Legal & Compliance
India & Middle East
+91 22 6162 3177
danielvaz@aquissearch.com
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.
HeholdsaBachelorsofCommercefromVMUniversityandaMBA(Finance&HumanResources)fromWelingkarsInstituteofManagement.

Max Lin
Senior Consultant
Taiwan, Asia Pacific
+886 2 7732 5778
maxlin@aquissearch.com
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 Yung
Senior Consultant
Legal & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
sunnyyung@aquissearch.com
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 Mirpuri
Consultant
Risk & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
bharishamirpuri@aquissearch.com
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 Chan
Consultant
Legal & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
morrischan@aquissearch.com
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 Liang
Consultant
Legal, Risk & Compliance
Shanghai, North Asia
+86 21 5283 2077
richardliang@aquissearch.com
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 Nobrega
Consultant
+852 2537 0333
mischadenobrega@aquissearch.com
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 Chen
Consultant
Finance & Accounting and Risk & Compliance
+852 2537 0333
sophiechen@aquissearch.com
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 Chance
Consultant
+852 2537 0333
estherchance@aquissearch.com
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 Lam
Consultant
+852 2537 0333
jessielam@aquissearch.com
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 Rayment
Consultant
+852 2537 0333
samantharayment@aquissearch.com
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.

Contact Us
For further information please contact Aquis Search
Hong Kong:
19/F, Kailey Tower, 16 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
+852 2537 0333
Singapore:
11/F Straits Trading Building, 9 Battery Road, Singapore 049910
+65 3157 9393
Shanghai:
Unit B21, 22/F, Tower 3, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1228 Middle Yan’an Road, Shanghai, China 200040
+86 21 5283 2077
Taipei
Room 832, 8/F, No.367, Fuxing North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City 105, Taiwan
+886 2 7732 5778
Beijing
Room 68, China Life – West, 5/F, China Life Tower, No.16 Chaowai Street, Chaoyang district, Beijing 100020
Mumbai
1012, Level 1, Regus Bandra Kurla Complex, Trade Center, Bandra, Mumbai - 400051
email:
aquis@aquissearch.com

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