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Executive Director, Diversified Industries (TMT) M&A
Role summary
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This senior M&A role leads advisory work for diversified industries, particularly technology, media and telecommunications (TMT), across Greater China and international markets. Candidates are expected to have substantial investment banking or corporate finance experience, strong financial modelling and valuation skills, and a proven record of originating and executing complex M&A transactions. The role requires excellent knowledge of capital markets, strong relationships with corporate and private equity clients, commercial judgement, and the ability to manage senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead pitches, negotiate transactions, supervise deal teams, contribute to revenue growth, and represent Standard Chartered professionally in the market.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Employment visa (General Employment Policy): a degree and a job offer at market pay for a job locals cannot readily fill; no quota, no sector limit; about 4 weeks.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea are excluded; residents of mainland China use a separate scheme.
Official source: Immigration Department: General Employment Policy. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Banking jobs in Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rent allowance usual in banking and multinationals (HKD 18,000 to 30,000 a month early career); less in tech |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies; the employer usually helps with the visa; a relocation allowance mostly in senior packages |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is not standard, more common in senior packages |
| Contract | Often open-ended, probation 1 to 3 months; by law notice is 7 days or more after month 1 (1 month if silent) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
| Health cover | Private insurance usual for professionals, not required; with an ID card public A&E is HKD 400, without 2,100 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides corporate and institutional banking, commercial banking, wealth management, retail banking and financial markets services. Hong Kong is one of its most important global centres, supporting clients ranging from multinational companies and financial sponsors to entrepreneurs and governments. Standard Chartered is particularly known for cross-border banking, emerging-market expertise and connections between Asian and Western economies. Its culture generally emphasises international collaboration, responsible banking, inclusion and long-term client relationships. In this role, the bank’s M&A team would advise companies and investors on acquisitions, disposals, mergers, restructurings and other strategic transactions, with the TMT sector offering exposure to fast-changing businesses and complex regional opportunities.