Head of Trust (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong   23rd January 2026

Our client is a well-established international firm with a strong presence in Asia and a long-standing reputation in trust and fiduciary services. Based in Hong Kong, the firm is seeking a Head of Trust to support continued growth and the ongoing development of its fiduciary platform.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Leadership & Strategic Direction

  • Set the strategic goals, objectives and operational plans for the trust services function.
  • Lead, develop and manage the trust administration or advisory team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Foster collaboration with internal teams (legal, compliance, tax, wealth planning, operations) and external stakeholders to drive service excellence.

2) Trust Operations & Administration

  • Oversee the end-to-end trust administration workflow, including the creation, ongoing management and review of trust structures.
  • Ensure operational efficiency, quality control and adherence to internal policies and service level agreements.

3) Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with Hong Kong regulations and global trust laws applicable to trust services.
  • Oversee risk management processes, fiduciary risk oversight, KYC/AML compliance and audit readiness.

4) Client Relationships & Business Development

  • Manage and deepen relationships with high-net-worth (HNW) or ultra-HNW clients, advisors, and intermediaries.
  • Support business growth through trust service enhancements and client service excellence.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in trust and fiduciary services, with significant exposure to Hong Kong–regulated environments
  • Proven experience in a senior leadership or head-of-function role within a trust company, private bank, or professional services firm
  • Strong technical knowledge across trust administration, estate planning, succession planning, and fiduciary governance
  • Experience managing complex trust structures for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients

Interested parties please send your resume to Wang Kai Li, R1767553 at [email protected].
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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