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Our Company

ION is the world's most progressive FinTech company providing pioneering software and consultancy services to customers around the globe. We serve large financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, and corporations. We are committed to automating processes that positively impact our customer's work and provide insights to enable more informed decision making. We provide software and data to our customers to simplify complex processes and digitize their businesses. Our products and services help the world's leading organizations do more, in a better and simpler way, than ever before.

ION software underpins the global fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets, powers the world's central banks, and manages cash and risk for thousands of companies worldwide. ION data and analytics are the golden source for M&A, equity, and leverage finance bankers worldwide. With a dynamic team of 13,000+ employees, 50+ global offices, and 5,000+ customers worldwide, ION provides an unparalleled career experience for those who share our passion for growth and technology evolution.

ION Group consists of the following divisions:

• ION Analytics: Provider of investment banking M&A, equity and debt data, analytics, and content
• ION Commodities: Provider of energy and commodities trading and risk management solutions
• ION Markets: Provider of workflow solutions that automate the complete trade lifecycle and deliver actionable insights in real-time
• ION Treasury: Provider of unique treasury and risk management solutions that help clients manage liquidity of any scale while mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risk

Our Programme

Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a foundational global initiative focused on developing talent for ION's growing operations around the world. The program provides an opportunity for outstanding college graduates to start a career in a dynamic and fast paced global FinTech firm.

Analysts will spend the first 18 months of their career in 3 diverse, 6-month rotations covering a broad range of ION's core capabilities. At the end of their 3 rotations analysts will transition to a deeper dive in one area of ION. Sample rotations / deep dives include:

• Product Strategy
• Product Management
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Product Implementation Services
• Consulting and Delivery Services
• Sales and Account Management
• Corporate Development
• Project Management

Leadership Development Program Analysts will explore various roles across multiple ION divisions. LDP is available in New York, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and London.

Analysts will spend their first rotation contributing through a role in their home office. However, analysts may have the opportunity to spend their second or third rotations in another location.

What you'll do

As an LDP, you will be working at the forefront of the FinTech industry in teams with fellow analysts and experienced subject matter experts. After going through our thorough induction program, you will quickly be expected to take ownership of challenging projects that make a real difference to our company and our customers. You will gain exposure and extensive skills related to the different areas of ION's capabilities. Throughout the program you will also be encouraged to pursue interests and skills outside of your rotation to further yourself and the organization.

Highlighted Analyst Projects

• Conducted a strategic assessment of sales and trading workflows for a global investment bank's fixed income division to help standardize processes, automate manual touchpoints, and improve overall sales efficiency
• Managed marketing and user experience for new ION product, including brand strategy and social media content design
• Analyzed sharing usage data and conducted user interviews across ION Analytics products to improve the sharing features in next-gen products
• Supported project management by producing activity reports and participating in customer status calls for a multi-million-dollar project for one of the world's leading beverage companies

General Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively
• Prepare internal and client-facing presentations and analyses
• Take ownership of projects and manage deadlines
• Exercise attention to detail in all aspects of performance
• Multi-task and think critically under pressure
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation
• Think strategically
• Automate to simplify complex processes internally and for our customers

Basic Qualifications

• 2026 graduation
• 2:1 or above
• STEM, Business, or Economics degrees preferred, and/or demonstrable interest in finance and / or technology, ideally including work experience
• Demonstrated leadership potential both in and out of the classroom
• Passion for learning, self-improvement, and a questioning and challenging mindset
• Motivated self-starter who is proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about what they do
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the desire to understand the "why" behind each problem

How you'll grow

Upon completion of the rotational element of the Leadership Development Program, you will have a well-formed view of the FinTech industry. Through the rotational opportunities supported by continuous feedback, coaching, and mentoring, you will develop critical skills and professional capabilities fundamental to your career.

At ION we encourage our analysts to step outside their comfort zones. The LDP gives analysts the opportunity to identify their passions and cultivate their skills. Our goal is for you to complete the program equipped with sufficient knowledge and the potential to become future leaders.

Transitioning into your deep dive role, you will further explore your passions within ION.

Find your passion, build your skills, hone your execution excellence, and make a difference.

Application Process & Deadlines

Applications for 2026 open 30 October 2025.

Applicants that submit successful online applications will be required to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning assessments within 4 days of receiving the test link.

Successful applicants will subsequently be invited to a video interview.

The final part of the process is an assessment day consisting of interviews, a case study and a group exercise.

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready because initial video interviews can occur prior to the application period closing.

We aim to notify you of your application status approximately one month after we receive your application.

Application deadline is 04 January 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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*Job Responsibilities *
The role is primarily responsible for the end-to-end strategy design, execution, and monitoring of the agency impact initiatives focused on acceleration of Futuready Agency and Next Gen Leadership.

• Develop, implement, and monitor an end to end agent leadership ecosystem to support the development needs of different leader cohorts.
• Programs to strengthen entrepreneurial mindset, expansion focus, succession planning, and industry recruitment
• Drive and standardize activity management for leaders through digital tools
• Institutionalize performance coaching
• Drive the acceleration of NextGen Leaders through development and execution of tools and training to strengthen value proposition, create awareness, increase attraction, equip recruiters, and candidate nurturing to increase scale.
• Works in partnership with the agency teams and workstreams to drive the appropriate agency culture, behaviors, skills, and high performance for the company, developing the capabilities throughout the process, in areas from lead generation and customer engagement and activities management.
• Identify, formulate and execute talent segment-specific programs
• Building and maintenance of a strong relationship with all stakeholders internally and externally.

*Job Responsibilities *

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Communications, Advertising/Media, Psychology or equivalent
• With minimum 12 years work experience in sales – corporate or its equivalent
• With minimum 7 years' work experience leading a sales distribution channel in a management capacity
• Preferably with work background in life insurance industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with exceptional corporate presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and execution skills
• Detail oriented, creative, ambitious, influential
• Leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Must be self-motivated and have strong work ethics

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer.
We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Job Number:

49466

Department:

Education Bureau

Division/Section/Unit:

Professional Development and Training Division

Job Title:

Project Officer (School Leadership and Professional Development) (EDB/PDT/205/25)

Salary:

$51,545 per month

Entry Requirements:

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, or equivalent (See Note (i));

(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;

(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note (ii)); and

(d) At least 4 years' post-degree full time relevant working experience.

Note:

(i) A locally-accredited Hong Kong bachelor's degree is at Level 5 under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). While there are other qualifications under HKQF Level 5, only bachelor's degree is acceptable for this recruitment exercise. Further information on HKQF may be accessed on HKQF's website ) or by phone

(ii) For appointment purpose, 'Grade C' and 'Grade E' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' and 'Level 2' respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Duties:

(a) To assist in the design of teacher training programmes, development of learning resources and serve as speaker in the training activities;

(b) To assist in administrative, financial, procurement and supporting duties relating to various training programmes;

(c) To assist in the implementation of different training programmes; to collect feedback, provide support in programme evaluation and handle enquiries;

(d) To support and evaluate the progress of the study tours for teachers by joining in; and

(e) To perform any other duties as assigned.

Terms of Appointment:

Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for 1 year.

Fringe Benefits

(a) 14 days annual leave and full pay sickness allowance whereas rest days, statutory holidays(or substituted holidays), maternity leave/paternity leave, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

(b) A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the contract with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

General Notes:

(a) Please mark clearly the EDB Job Code and specific contract post applied for, e.g. Project Officer (School Leadership and Professional Development) (EDB/PDT/205/25). (b) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (c) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (d) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (e) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (f) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview. (g) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments". (h) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the enquiry address below.

How to apply:

Application Forms (G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)) are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website ). Application should reach the following enquiry address (Administration Section, Professional Development and Training Division, Education Bureau, 6/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong) on or before the closing date for application (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application). Please mark "Application for the post of Project Officer (School Leadership and Professional Development)" on the envelope. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Bureau and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's web site ). The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please call the telephone number indicated.

Contact Address:

Administration Section, Professional Development and Training Division, Education Bureau, 6/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyy):

16/10/ :00:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):

Mingpao (3 October 2025) and SCMP (4 and 11 October 2025)

Application via Internet:

Available

Advertising Date

03/10/2025