EBC Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Public Relations Specialist to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. As a Public Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for managing our external communications and shaping our brand image to both the public and key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented PR professional to make a significant impact in a globally recognized financial services provider.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns to enhance brand visibility and reputation
• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, and other PR materials
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts and industry influencers
• Secure media placements and coverage in key publications and outlets
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and PR campaign effectiveness
• Assist in managing crisis communications and reputation management
• Coordinate and manage media interviews, events, and press conferences
• Create compelling and engaging content for various PR channels
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities to identify new PR opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in public relations or related field
• Demonstrated success in executing PR campaigns and securing media coverage
• Strong network of media contacts and industry influencers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to craft compelling and persuasive messages for different audiences and channels
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in social media platforms and PR monitoring tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the financial industry or related field is a plus

Digital Asset Custody, globally, without compromise.

Zodia Custody is a FCA, CBI and CSSF registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), offering Digital Asset Custody services to Institutional Investors. Zodia Custody is a Venture backed by Standard Chartered Bank, Northern Trust and SBI Digital Asset Holdings based in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and Japan.

 We have ambitious plans to scale internationally, by way of internal and external growth. Zodia Custody has also partnered in Japan with SBI to launch the service in APAC and has plans to continue to expand in APAC and Middle-East. We aim to be the best in class in providing Crypto Custodian services.

Zodia Custody is an institution-first digital asset custodian that does not compromise on its control standards. We are regulation first in everything we do.  Within the Risk & Compliance departments, we are at the forefront of innovation and alongside our colleagues are engaged in safely developing Business Services to support the fast-structuring crypto-industry.  

The Risk and Compliance Teams are responsible for allowing the business to scale sustainably, whether it involves new markets, products, blockchains and more. Our Teams are involved in end to end processes to mitigate risks, including financial crime risks, and identification of areas of control weakness. We work directly with the business as key partners in driving control improvement.

 The teams are also responsible for identifying any gaps or weaknesses in Zodia’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards of self-regulatory organisations. Risk & Compliance play a key role in in ensuring key business processes help to manage risks enabling our businesses to continuously improve its risk management processes.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with both the Risk and Compliance teams, which are core teams to Zodia Custody’s success. You will help Zodia Custody in its mission to enable Digital Assets, without compromise.

What you'll be helping us with:

• Making sure Zodia Custody is compliant with risk frameworks, is continually improving these frameworks and is fostering a culture of assessment, challenge and monitoring  
• Continuing to expand, enhance and evolve our company-wide control landscape to meet regulatory expectations and deliver best in class services to our customers
• Scale the business to new markets and products

You'll spend your time:

• Challenging existing processes to ensure we are performing controls in line with and/or exceeding industry standards
• Assessing new products, clients, crypto assets/blockchains and geographies
• Executing design and operating effectiveness control tests to ensure that we have full, accurate picture of the effectiveness of the Zodia Custody-wide control landscape;
• Making recommendations to improve control effectiveness and/or identify where new controls are required;
• Identifying and monitoring risk exposure, as well as collaborating with other departments to develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk.
• Performing 'deep dives' (assurance reviews) on specific risks and/or across a series of related controls to make sure we have the correct control coverage in place and they are operating effectively.
• Managing and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders across the three lines of defense

Above all, we are looking for people that are excited about helping Zodia Custody scale in a compliant, thoughtful and controlled way.

Key Stakeholders

• Chief Risk Officer
• MLRO/Chief Compliance Officer
• Head of Financial Crime Compliance
• Chief Security Officer
• Operations & Technology
• Regional and Country Heads

 You should apply if:

• You have at least 4 years experience working in a banking, or professional services firm in a risk function or a risk-focused compliance role in the second line of defense.
• You have a good understanding of industry control standards and practices;
• You have experience working in Digital Assets or else a strong passion for working in Digital Assets
• You are hands-on and great at execution;
• You're a self-starter and autonomous, able to make prioritisation decisions;
• You're a team player and collaborate well with other people;
• You're able to facilitate discussions and influence others to gather meaningful feedback and support on your work;
• You have experience managing multiple deadlines through to completion and have excellent attention to detail;
• You're resilient and comfortable working in a fast paced and ambiguous environment where the day to day job is constantly evolving and changing.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive employer contribution pension scheme
• Private health care
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Insurance
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible bank holidays (can chose whether to work on bank holidays and use the leave elsewhere in the year)

Reception and Office Management

• Handle office main line, screen calls, and provide client support
• Manage meeting rooms, common areas, and office visitors
• Maintain office equipment and manage office supplies
• Administer office security system and manage access cards
• Coordinate travel requests for Hong Kong team and visitors
• Manage business cards for all employees and assist with event scheduling.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Oversee IT support for the office, including hardware and software arrangements for new joiners
• Support new joiner and leaver processes, including printer and phone system setup
• Manage office work mobiles, contracts and renewals on a timely manner.
• Maintain and update stock and checklist on fixed assets and office equipment

Marketing and Business Support

• Assist with sales and marketing requirements for the office
• Coordinate event registrations, source and liaise with venues, manage logistics for marketing materials.
• Update administrative and CRM records and produce reports upon request

Operational Support

• Assist with credit card transactions, preparation of purchase orders, and tracking of expense reports.
• Provide ad hoc support to finance and business when needed

Essential

• Attention to detail and a passion for admin, process and efficiency
• Good command of English language skills (spoken and written)
• Experience in reception work, office management and maintenance, travel arrangements and sales and marketing coordination
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Highly collaborative, enabling a working partnership with multiple team members across multiple disciplines
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing business priorities  
• Demonstrate sound judgment and discretion

Preferred

• Worked in a multinational corporate environment

• Certificate or higher in a related field
• 3-5 years of prior experience in reception, office management, travel coordination, and sales/marketing support.
• Project management skills
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent command of spoken and written Chinese and English

The Flexi Group is a collection of beautifully designed flexible workspace brands with spaces across Asia Pacific and Australia. Our brands include The Hive, Common Ground and The Cluster, each bringing our community a unique member experience. We build, nurture and expand a community of professionals, serving as a hub for connection and collaboration for businesses.

Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections by building a second home where members become friends and ideas become a reality.

We’re looking for people who want to make a meaningful impact on people’s workplace experience and someone who thrives in a collaborative setting. Take the next step in your career, join The Flexi Group’s dynamic team and become a part of the community.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

The Event Specialist is responsible for a multitude of facets, from event planning, logistics, and sales to execution. You will be the ambassador of our brand, the driving force behind the events programme, creating unique experiences for our target audience, our members and the greater Flexi Group community.

We are looking for a fun-loving, highly energetic and organised individual who is passionate and has an entrepreneurial mindset to drive business.

This individual will oversee multiple events across our spaces from start to finish, going above and beyond to ensure weekly and monthly events run smoothly.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

• Build a series of engaging and diverse events as per our event categories, Business, Community-Bonding, Entertainment and Wellness, to contribute to the growth of creative communities.
• Working alongside the Head of Operations to set the Annual Community Events Calendar, including reporting and forecasting the total of events and its results for each quarter.
• Guide the Community Team to fill up their location’s event calendar and follow the 8 weeks workflow to ensure they achieve success. From brainstorming, outreaching out to potential collaborators, event promotion and overseeing execution plans.
• Support with creating quotes and invoices to vendors and collaborators where necessary.

EVENT EXPERIENCE AND OPERATIONS

• Meet with event organisers, members or potential members to understand their needs to coordinate the team.
• Frequent onsite event support where needed, support the Community Teams to lead the events and assist in any way to ensure smooth execution.
• Liaise between the Community Teams and Marketing Team to strategise on creative events promotions to boost event reach and attendance.
• Conduct regular check-ins with each location - debrief on hosted events, give the advice to improve event performance and execution efficiency and offer support on upcoming events.
• Oversee and execute events on the day, ensuring every team member knows their role, every event organiser knows the run of the show, and every guest has their expectations exceeded.
• Ensure the location is ready prior to an event, including moving furniture, room layout and set-up, catering and crockery preparation, space cleanliness etc.
• Ensure that event organisers, caterers and guests have the tech set up for their event; assist with troubleshooting technical issues, equipment is set up, and wifi details are shared.
• Follow up with event organisers after the event is held to continue the relationship and gain feedback and action learnings.

SALES AND PARTNERSHIPS

• Streamline the process of private events by identifying and improving all possible touch points - from the method of receiving and collecting information, assigning to location teams, passing on for execution, and following up.
• Manage all incoming private event space rental leads and coordinate with the Community Team to confirm bookings and arrangements.
• Analyse private events sales performance on a monthly basis and work closely with the Marketing Team to create packages and promotions for private event spaces.
• Outreach in social events or related functions on behalf of our brands to attain more leads for event bookings.
• Outreach to potential partners to build up brand awareness and benefit community engagement.

PEOPLE

• Train new Community Team hires in event processes, planning and execution.
• Work closely with Community Teams to create best practices that help build a more robust and more thriving community.
• Be the go-to person between Community Teams and Marketing Team to ensure Community events and Private events are both marketed via various platforms effectively.
• Work with the Country Manager to reinforce locations to make progress with events planning on a regular basis.

• Two years experience in a customer-facing position, ideally within entertainment and events.
• Personable with strong verbal and written communication.
• Exceptionally organised with the ability to multitask.
• Thrives under pressure and is solution-oriented.
• Reliable, self-driven, with the ability to work with teams and independently.
• University Degree in Events or a related field is an advantage.
• Proficient with Google Drive and Sheets.
• Good business acumen.
• Ability to manage critical situations and take action quickly.
• Prior experience in coworking, a startup business or Events would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese is a plus.

• A competitive salary is reflective of your growth.
• Variety of discounts across our growing industry partners.
• A comprehensive training academy to support your growth and longevity with us.
• A fun, dynamic working environment with a diverse, world-class team.
• Regular team and community events based on our four event pillars; Business, Community-building, Entertainment and Wellness.
• An extra day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
• A dedicated day per quarter to volunteer at a charity of your choice.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment that embraces individuality and talents. All appointments and promotions are made on the basis of performance and ability. We are committed to the continued development of our teams' personal skills and business acumen. All team members will be treated fairly and unbiasedly and given every encouragement to reach their potential.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst to join our team. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing RV (Relative Value) data across multiple markets, including cross-market spreads, basis trades, calendar spreads, volatility spreads, ETF arbitrage, and fundamental-driven RV strategies within the FICC and Equity derivative universe.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze RV data: Utilize your expertise to analyze RV data, focusing on cross-market spreads, basis trades, calendar spreads, volatility spreads, ETF arbitrage, and fundamental-driven RV strategies. This analysis will involve identifying potential opportunities and risks, as well as assessing the profitability and viability of different trading strategies

• Infrastructure setup: Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in setting up the necessary infrastructure for executing the above-mentioned RV trades. This includes understanding and implementing the required systems, tools, and technologies to support efficient trading operations

• Prop trading experience: Prior experience in onshore proprietary trading is highly desirable. Candidates with a background in China onshore prop trading will be given preference due to their familiarity with the unique challenges and intricacies of this trading environment

Requirements:

• Possess exceptional analytical abilities to interpret and manipulate large sets of RV data, and generate valuable insights for trading strategies
• Display a comprehensive understanding of RV trading concepts and strategies, including cross-market spreads, basis trades, calendar spreads, volatility spreads, ETF arbitrage, and fundamental-driven RV strategies
• Proficient in using relevant analytical tools and software, and possess the ability to develop and implement necessary infrastructure for RV trading
• Previous experience in China onshore proprietary trading is highly preferred, demonstrating a track record of success in executing RV trades
• Strong quantitative background: Hold a degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off