Partner, Financial Services – Asia-Pacific

Partner, Financial Services – Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong About Flint Flint is a leading global consultancy firm that advises businesses and investors on the intersections of policy, regulation, politics and economics across European and global markets. Established in 2015, we have built a reputation for our expertise in addressing complex business challenges where government and commercial interests converge. We are advisers to some of the largest corporates, financial institutions, and investors in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including digital technology, telecommunications, media, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and energy. We have offices in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia; and an expansive network of senior advisers positioned across global capitals, enhancing our reach and capability to serve our clients effectively. We are committed to providing exceptional consultancy services that help our clients navigate the evolving landscape of policy and regulation. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer strategic insights and solutions that drive commercial success. The role The Partner will be a senior leader within Flint’s Asia-Pacific business and Financial Services practice. They will help shape and grow Flint’s financial services offer in the region, originate and develop major client relationships, and provide high-level strategic advice to financial institutions and investors navigating political, policy and regulatory change. The successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of the financial services sector and its policy and regulatory environment with strong commercial instincts, an established senior network and a track record of building trusted advisory relationships. The candidate will be expected to operate comfortably with Boards, senior executives, policymakers and regulators, helping clients understand how changes in government policy, regulation, politics and geopolitics affect their businesses and advising them on strategies to manage risk, shape outcomes and pursue commercial opportunities. As a Flint Partner, you will also have a broader leadership role across the firm: contributing to Flint’s strategy, building our reputation and presence in Asia-Pacific, developing our people, and collaborating with colleagues across practices and geographies to grow the business. Key responsibilities Build and lead Flint’s Financial Services business in Asia-Pacific Provide strategic leadership for the continued growth of Flint’s Financial Services practice in Asia-Pacific, working closely with the regional leadership and Financial Services colleagues globally. Develop a clear view of the most important commercial, policy and regulatory opportunities for Flint across the financial services sector and translate these into areas of differentiated client proposition and growth. Build Flint’s position as a leading adviser to financial institutions and investors on the interaction between commercial strategy, public policy, regulation, politics and geopolitics. Help shape Flint’s wider Asia-Pacific strategy and contribute actively to the leadership and growth of the firm. Drive collaboration across Flint’s Hong Kong, Singapore and international offices, ensuring clients benefit from the full breadth of Flint’s expertise. Originate and grow client relationships Play a leading role in originating significant new business and expanding Flint's relationships with existing clients. Develop and maintain senior relationships across the financial services sector, identifying emerging client needs and converting these into compelling advisory propositions. Build trusted relationships with senior executives, Boards and other decision-makers and act as a senior counsellor on complex or sensitive strategic issues. Lead major pitches and proposals and take responsibility for converting opportunities into sustainable, profitable client relationships. Identify cross-practice and cross-geography opportunities, connecting Financial Services clients with Flint’s wider expertise in areas including geopolitics, technology, competition, trade, sustainability and investment. Take responsibility for the commercial performance and profitability of key accounts and areas of the practice. Provide outstanding strategic advice Act as lead adviser to major Financial Services clients, providing authoritative judgement on political, regulatory and policy developments and their commercial implications. Help clients anticipate changes in the external environment, understand how decisions are likely to be made and identify practical strategies to manage risks and pursue opportunities. Advise clients on engagement with governments, regulators and other key stakeholders, including the development of compelling policy positions and engagement strategies. Bring together political, regulatory, sectoral and commercial analysis to provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers. Ensure consistently high standards of client service and analytical rigour across Financial Services accounts. Draw effectively on Flint’s Partners, Specialist Partners, Senior Advisers and wider team to deploy the right expertise against each client challenge. The portfolio will span a range of financial services issues and institutions, including banking and capital markets, asset and wealth management, insurance, payments and fintech, digital assets and the growing intersection between financial regulation, technology, geopolitics and sustainability. Build Flint’s profile and external network Be a senior external ambassador for Flint in Hong Kong and across Asia-Pacific. Build and maintain high-level networks across financial institutions, government, regulators, industry bodies and the wider policy and business community. Develop Flint’s profile through high-quality thought leadership, events, speaking engagements and participation in relevant industry forums. Identify emerging issues where Flint can bring distinctive insight to clients and the wider market. Strengthen Flint’s connectivity between Asia-Pacific and its international network, helping clients address increasingly cross-border policy and regulatory challenges. Lead and develop our people Provide visible leadership to Flint’s growing Asia-Pacific financial services team and contribute to an ambitious, collaborative and inclusive culture. Develop and mentor colleagues, helping build the next generation of senior leaders within the business. Provide teams with clear strategic direction while empowering colleagues to exercise judgement and take ownership. Maintain high standards across client work and support colleagues in developing their advisory, analytical, commercial and leadership capabilities. Support recruitment and the continued development of Flint’s Financial Services capability in the region. Role-model collaboration across teams, practices and offices and actively contribute to making Flint a rewarding place to build a career. About you We are looking for an outstanding senior leader with substantial experience at the intersection of financial services, policy, regulation and business who can bring: Deep financial services expertise. A sophisticated understanding of the financial services industry and the policy and regulatory issues affecting it in Hong Kong and across Asia-Pacific. Senior-level experience. Significant experience gained in financial services, government, a regulatory body, consultancy, public policy or another relevant environment, with the credibility to advise senior executives and Boards. Strong regional insight. Deep understanding of the financial services, policy and regulatory environment in Hong Kong, combined with substantial experience and networks across major Asia-Pacific financial centres. An established network. Strong senior relationships across the financial services ecosystem, potentially spanning industry, government, regulators, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders. A commercial track record. Demonstrable ability to originate opportunities, win new business, build senior client relationships and grow accounts or areas of a business. Excellent strategic judgement. The ability to interpret complex political and regulatory developments, identify what matters commercially and provide clear, actionable advice. The ability to develop distinctive points of view on emerging regulatory, geopolitical and market issues that create new conversations with clients. Outstanding communication skills. The confidence and authority to engage senior clients and stakeholders, combined with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively. Leadership capability. A track record of building, leading and developing high-performing teams and creating an environment in which talented people can thrive. An entrepreneurial mindset. The ambition and initiative to build a business, spot new opportunities and help shape the development of a growing international firm. A collaborative approach. A strong instinct to work across disciplines and geographies and to bring together different perspectives and expertise to deliver the best outcomes for clients. Detailed knowledge of every financial services sub-sector is not required. More important is the combination of sector credibility, policy and regulatory judgement, commercial acumen and the ability to build senior relationships and a successful advisory business. What we offer Competitive salary Generous discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave in addition to public holidays and extra days around Christmas/New Year Private health insurance To Apply Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (max 600 words) by Friday 1 September 2026 outlining: Your motivation for joining Flint. How your experience and skills qualify you for this role. Your expertise in relevant policy areas. Your availability and salary expectations. This is an opportunity to help build one of Flint’s most important international growth businesses and to shape a distinctive Financial Services advisory franchise across Asia-Pacific. The Partner will have considerable autonomy to shape the practice, develop new propositions and client relationships, influence regional strategy, and help determine how Flint invests in and develops its Financial Services capability in the region. They will do so with access to the expertise, networks and client relationships of colleagues across Flint’s international offices and practices. For a senior leader who combines substantive financial services expertise with commercial ambition, the role offers the opportunity not simply to inherit a portfolio, but to build a scalable regional business and play a significant part in Flint’s wider international growth. Flint has an entrepreneurial, intellectually rigorous and collaborative culture. We value people who combine deep expertise with curiosity, judgement and a commitment to helping colleagues and clients succeed