Principal / Associate Partner – Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Sales & Marketing) | Hong Kong

About the job

Location: Hong Kong
Team Size: Boutique, Collaborative Environment
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Flexibility

About the Role
We are partnering with a leading global executive search firm to appoint a Principal or Associate Partner to join their Hong Kong-based team, focused on Corporate Functions across the Commerce & Industry sector. This is a high-impact role in a small but growing team with strong internal support and access to regional mandates.

This team specializes in senior-level retained and contingent search, with a significant focus on HR, Finance, and Sales & Marketing leadership roles across Asia. The firm values autonomy, a collaborative mindset, and local expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute senior executive searches across Asia within corporate functions
• Partner with clients to deliver strategic talent solutions, leveraging the firm’s brand and existing relationships
• Manage and grow key client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues across global teams to deliver cross-border assignments
• Contribute to a culture of mentorship, performance, and integrity

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in executive search or senior recruitment within corporate functions (HR, A&F, or commercial roles)
• Deep knowledge of the Hong Kong or Greater Bay market; Cantonese language skills or strong local network preferred
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a flat-structured, high-autonomy environment
• Relationship-driven, with a consultative and commercial approach to recruitment
• Comfortable managing retained or exclusive contingent search assignments

Why Join?

• Access to retained and exclusive search work with high-value clients
• Inbound referrals and shared mandates across teams
• Established tech stack and regional research support
• High-performing but non-hierarchical team culture
• Strong marketing, business development, and operational support
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

For a confidential discussion, please reach out directly or apply via this advert. All enquiries will be handled with the strictest discretion.