The Moment & Live Roles - W/E 28th September

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Each week we bring to you our priority roles, latest updates and insights into what we’re seeing in the market at the moment. 

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Over the weekend Hong Kong pulled me out of my bubble and it reminded me what a phenomenal city it is.

I had my first chance to play host since moving here with a friend in town.

Despite Hong Kong doing its absolute best to make it a washout (warm up for the super-typhoon 🌀 this week) still managed to tick off the classics:

↳ Found a gap in the rain to hike the Peak
↳ Few drinks in Tai Kwun and around Central
↳ Get the Star Ferry Pier to TST

Watching someone else see it for the first time makes you realise what an unique place it really is.

Is there anywhere else in the world remotely like it?

My note to self for the week is to take more note of the surroundings and be a bit more appreciative of 🇭🇰

This is probably applicable for anyone who lives anywhere other than home.

It's so easy when you're a million miles per hour in the week to get caught up in the grind and end up going through the motions.

And if you're just doing that, what's the point in living abroad?

In the meantime, here’s our priority roles for the week 😎

Priority Roles - W/E 21st September - Asia. 

↳ Assistant Finance Manager - Luxury/Retail - Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪

Our client is an Asian luxury company expanding to Dubai and seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to drive financial strategy and support sustainable growth within the regional market.

Candidates must have a proven track record in financial management within luxury or retail sectors, exceptional analytical and budgeting skills, and a deep understanding of the UAE’s retail finance landscape and market dynamics.

Recent experience in managing financial operations and delivering cost-effective strategies in the Middle East is essential, with case studies or references to support.

Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (If Mandarin speaking instead of Arabic, it’s a huge +++). For more information, please contact Sherlaine Yu.

↳ Content Writer - Fintech - Hong Kong 🇭🇰

We are working with a company in the fintech space in Hong Kong seeking a Content Writer to craft compelling narratives that enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Candidates must have a proven track record in content creation within fintech or financial services, exceptional storytelling and copywriting skills, and a deep understanding of Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem and APAC audience preferences.

Recent experience producing high-impact content that drives user engagement is required, with clear metrics of success.

Fluency in English is mandatory, with Cantonese and/or Mandarin as an advantage. For more information, please contact Anisha Kukreja.

↳ BDM Media Sales - Singapore 🇸🇬

We are working with an agency in Singapore who are specialised in the Media space. They are looking to hire a Business Development Manager to drive media sales and expand market presence across the APAC region.

Candidates must have a proven track record in media sales within competitive markets, exceptional client relationship and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of Singapore’s media landscape and regional advertising trends.

Recent experience in securing high-value deals and growing revenue streams is essential, with evidence via case studies or references.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory. Must have a valid RTW in Singapore - we are unable to sponsor for this position. For more information, please contact Harry Lee.

↳ Sr Quant Developer - Trading Platform - Singapore 🇸🇬

An established and well-known trading platform based in Singapore, have given us a new position for a Senior Quantitative Developer to design and optimize high-performance trading algorithms.

Candidates must have a proven track record in quantitative development for trading platforms, exceptional programming skills (e.g., Python, C++), and a deep understanding of financial markets and low-latency systems.

Recent experience delivering robust, scalable trading solutions is required, with demonstrable metrics of success. Background in the Crypto/Web3 space also acceptable.

Fluency in English is mandatory. Must have a valid RTW in Singapore - we are unable to sponsor for this position. For more information, please contact Charlie Bowsher.

If you have friends or colleagues who might match the criteria of the above - please share this email so they can reach out and apply.

FAQ - How’s the Market Looking? - September 2025

Our most frequently asked question. It’s hard to be specific as we work across multiple markets and verticals but the general gist is that we remain in a client-driven market.

Put simply: Supply (applicants looking) outweighs demand (jobs available).

This tighter market is reflected in the downward results of the large Recruitment PLCs and something we anticipate to carry over into the first part of 2026.

Our advice is to stay consistent, build an online presence and go off-LinkedIn as much as possible when applying for new positions.

We’ve previously written about the importance of staying visible, patience and breaking through in crowded markets.

Made it this far? Thanks for reading! Make sure to drop me a Connect on LinkedIn for more live roles and day to day across both the Middle East and Asia!