Fund Manager Career Accelerator Program

Professional Training for Future Asset Managers

(Type 4 & Type 9 Regulated Activities)

A long-term professional training and career development pathway designed for university students and fresh graduates aspiring to build careers as fund managers, asset management professionals, and family office practitioners within Hong Kong's regulated financial industry.

About Legal & Compliance Limited

Legal & Compliance Limited is a professional training provider specializing in:

Financial regulations and compliance education

Licensing examination preparation

Risk management and governance

Professional designation programs

Career development for regulated finance and asset management professionals

Why the Fund Manager Career Accelerator Program?

Fund managers and senior investment professionals play a critical role in SFC-licensed corporations, particularly in relation to:

Type 4 – Advising on Securities

Type 9 – Asset Management

Experienced fund managers and Responsible Officers in asset management functions typically earn HKD 50,000–60,000 per month, depending on role, experience, and market conditions.

A successful fund management career requires:

Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge

Quantitative investment competence

Licensing examinations

Relevant industry experience

Demonstrated professional integrity

This program is designed to help participants build these capabilities progressively through structured training.

Who Should Apply?

University students

(Year 2 to Final Year)

Fresh graduates

Academic backgrounds including:

Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative or analytical disciplines

Individuals committed to long-term careers in:

Asset management, Fund management, Family offices, Wealth and investment advisory roles

Program Structure

1. Regulatory & Compliance Training

(Type 4 & Type 9 Focus)

•Hong Kong SFC regulatory framework
•Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO)
•Type 4 – Advising on Securities
•Type 9 – Asset Management
•Fit and Proper requirements
•Code of Conduct and professional ethics
•AML / CFT obligations
•Risk management and internal controls
•Governance and compliance monitoring

Includes structured preparation support for HKSI Licensing Examinations relevant to Type 4 and Type 9

2. Quantitative Finance & Fund Management Training

•Financial markets and investment instruments
•Portfolio construction and asset allocation
•Risk management methodologies
•Quantitative and systematic investment strategies
•Performance analysis and reporting
•Data analysis and programming for finance
•Trading systems and execution fundamentals

Training is delivered through academic-level coursework and structured learning programs designed to build strong quantitative foundations for fund management careers.

3. Practical Industry Exposure

Legal & Compliance Limited provides career and placement support with SFC-licensed corporations, where available.

•Investment management support functions
•Investment or trading analyst roles
•Compliance or operations support

All placements, licensing, and responsibilities are subject to regulatory requirements and the discretion of licensed corporations.

4. Supervised Asset Management Track

(Eligibility-Based)

Eligible participants may:

•Participate in capital-raising activities
•Assist in managing client assets under the supervision of an SFC-licensed corporation
•Gain practical asset management experience within regulatory boundaries

ChFAO – Chartered Family Officer™ Designation

Legal & Compliance Limited is the registered trademark owner of the ChFAO – Chartered Family Officer™ designation.

The ChFAO™ designation recognizes advanced understanding of:

Family office governance and operations

Asset management oversight

Investment advisory frameworks

Wealth structuring and succession planning

Philanthropy and impact strategies

Fiduciary duties and ethical standards

Eligibility Requirements

Participants may be granted the right to use the ChFAO™ designation upon satisfying all of the following:

Completion of 36 months of structured training under the program

Proof of 3 years of work experience in a family office with assets under management of USD 300 million or more

Satisfactory conduct and professional assessment

The ChFAO™ designation is a professional title, not a regulatory license.

Fees & Incentives

Monthly Program Fee

HKD 3,800 per month

The subscription fee covers:

Ongoing professional training
Licensing examination support
Quantitative finance and fund management education
Mentorship and career guidance
Placement and industry exposure support

Career Pathway & Outcomes

The program is designed to help participants:

Build strong regulatory and investment foundations

Accumulate licensing-relevant industry experience

Progress toward Licensed Representative roles

Develop competencies relevant to fund manager and asset management positions

Position themselves for future Responsible Officer eligibility, subject to SFC approval

Important Notice

•Legal & Compliance Limited is a training provider, not a licensed corporation.
•The program does not grant SFC licenses.
•Any engagement in Type 4 or Type 9 regulated activities must be conducted under the supervision of an SFC-licensed corporation, where applicable.
•Licensing and Responsible Officer approvals are subject to: Regulatory requirements, Relevant industry experience, Fit and Proper assessment, Approval by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
•The ChFAO™ designation is a professional credential awarded by Legal & Compliance Limited and is not regulated by the SFC.

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