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Wellington Business Associate in Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
Program Overview
The Legal, Compliance and Risk Business Associate (BA) Program is an exciting pathway into our firm for graduating, undergraduate Bachelor’s students who are interested in the variety of career opportunities available in the investment management industry. This three-year, Hong Kong-based program will help you gain insight into our industry, firm and culture, as well as knowledge of the many different business divisions that support our investment management business.
As a Business Associate the program will help you to develop your business and technical skillset all while assimilating into the firm, your job and our culture. During the program, we will work alongside you to help you to discover your long-term fit here at the firm and be placed into positions that are complementary to your skills, interests, and business needs. BAs have successfully transitioned into roles on their current BA teams, onto other teams in the firm and into other offices (here in Hong Kong and across the globe.)
Role Overview
Legal, Compliance and Risk
The Legal, Compliance and Risk division is a global team that is comprised of multiple highly collaborative teams that support all aspects of our business: Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Technology & Operations.
As a Business Associate, you will be in a three-year rotational program, starting with the APAC Compliance function and subsequently transitioning to the Legal function.
Responsibilities during the first rotation may include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the HK Core Compliance team in handling licensing applications, regulatory surveys, and supervisory reports.
Supporting the Public Markets Compliance team on wall crossing requests from brokers.
Participating in our compliance testing program to verify the firm’s compliance with its policies and procedures.
Partnering with compliance officers and analysts on special projects supporting the compliance program.
Project management of regulatory and business changes that center on legal or compliance considerations.
Responsibilities in latter rotations may include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in the review and negotiation of investment management agreements to support our institutional client business.
Assisting with corporate governance, including supporting affiliate boards.
Partnering with attorneys or analysts on special projects to support regulatory initiatives.
Qualifications
Undergraduates from all majors graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between 2024 and the summer of 2025
Highest ethical standards and personal and professional integrity.
Demonstrated academic accomplishments.
Proven leadership experience and participation in community service and extracurricular activities.
Advanced skill in Microsoft 365 Excel and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Word and PowerPoint. Other advanced computer skills such as programming and AI tools highly valued.
Fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to read Chinese is preferred
Sharp quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information
Self-starter with a high level of intellectual curiosity and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com .
Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/ (https://www.wellington.com/en/about-us)