Senior Manager, Startup Programme Management (Acceleration Programme)

The Position

• Provide strategic support to the technology startup programmes including designing and implementing customized strategies, coordinating with mentors and industry partners, and ensuring the smooth programmes execution
• Drive the success of our startup programmes by manging relationships with portfolio companies and identifying high-potential investment opportunities
• Manage post-investment activities, including portfolio monitoring, performance tracking, and preparation of investment reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and execute deal-closing processes, working closely with legal, finance, and compliance teams to ensure accuracy and timely completion of investment documentation
• Liaise with portfolio companies to facilitate follow-up actions, including funding drawdowns, shareholder communications, and governance matters
• Conduct financial and business analysis to support ongoing portfolio management decisions, follow-on investment assessments, and exit planning
• Support investment team initiatives and perform any other duties as assigned

 
The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Technology, or other related disciplines or equivalent; a master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA) is a plus
• 10 years work experience, preferably in investment analysis, venture capital, startups, corporates or related fields
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered
• Experience with fund operation and compliance is preferred
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and the challenges faced by early-stage companies
• Familiarity with investment processes and portfolio management best practices
• Experience in administering programmes and grants from the Government sources is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to conduct thorough market research and financial analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building with diverse stakeholders
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Mandarin

What We offer  

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

Interested parties please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Direct applicants who do not apply via the “Apply Now” will not be progressed further. Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.  

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.

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Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years counting from the date the vacancy has been filled.

About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to foster a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem that nurtures emerging companies, supports numerous research professionals and technology firms from various countries. This ecosystem focuses on developing sectors such as life and health tech, AI & robotics, fintech, and smart city technologies, etc.

HKSTP provides comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerating the commercialization of innovations for technology ventures. The Corporation continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.