Global Investment Banking - Executive Director, Signing Principal
J.P. Morgan
Worcester, MA, USA
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Posting Description:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Signing Principal to join our dynamic HK IPO and Corporate Finance team. The successful candidate will serve as a licensed Sponsor Principal (Responsible Officer for Type 6 regulated activity) and play a key leadership role in originating, supervising, and executing Hong Kong IPOs and other capital markets transactions. This is a critical gatekeeping position ensuring full compliance with SFC and HKEX requirements while delivering high-quality listings.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the designated Signing Principal for IPO transactions, including signing sponsor declarations, confirmations, and submissions to the HKEX and SFC.
- Supervise the execution of corporate finance transactions including IPOs, financial advisory, takeovers, mergers and acquisitions and other fund raising activities
- Manage corporate finance transactions which include due diligence work, record keeping, internal compliance work and coordination and management of other professional parties on the transactions
- Provide strategic advice to clients on listing suitability, capital raising structures, and market conditions.
- Participate in business origination, client relationship management, and marketing of corporate finance services.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal training on regulatory updates and best practices.
- Monitor regulatory developments from the SFC and HKEX and implement necessary adjustments to processes and controls.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business, or related field; postgraduate qualifications (MBA, CFA, CPA) highly preferred.
- SFC Type 1 and Type 6 RO licenses
- An existing sponsor principal and RO of your current employer or possess the eligibility criteria including the required experiences and qualification to apply for RO and sponsor principal license
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in Hong Kong IPO and corporate finance, with a proven track record in supervising and completing full Hong Kong IPOs from start to finish (A1 submission to listing).
- Deep knowledge of HKEX Listing Rules, SFC Sponsor Guidelines / Codes, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Act as the gatekeeper and thought leader for HK IPO transactions, exercising expert oversight of due diligence, prospectus development, and regulatory engagement.
- Proven ability to manage teams, resources, and third-party engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions independently and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent command of English and Mandarin
- High integrity, attention to detail, and strong gatekeeping mindset to uphold listing quality and investor protection standards.
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
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