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11% to 25%
6% to 10%
2% to 5%
Less than 2%
WHAT PERCENTAGE INCREASE WOULD YOU EXPECT WITH YOUR NEXT SALARY REVIEW?
The majority of respondents were optimistic in terms of salary expectations, with almost one-quarter
expecting a rise of between 11% and 25%.
11% to 25%
6% to 10%
2% to 5%
Less than 2%
Not sure
Disclaimer: While every care is taken in the collection and analysis of data, the survey is interpretive and should only be used as a guide. We encourage you to contact us directly for further information or personalised advice.
ACTUAL INCENTIVES VS
PREFERRED INCENTIVES Bonuses
Training
Health benefits
Office/team functions
Paid maternity/
paternity leave
Time off in lieu
Overtime
Parking
Poor
Very poor
There is a shortage of banking and finance HONG KONG BACK & MIDDLE OFFICE SALARY TABLE
professionals in Hong Kong and the broader Asia Experience Salary HK$’000
region. As a result, more employers are recruiting INTERNAL AUDIT – FINANCIAL
candidates from the US, Australia, the UK and
3–5+ years 420–650
elsewhere to fill mid to senior level positions in
6+ years 650–900
back and middle office. Candidates returning
from overseas with multilingual skills are also 10+ years 900–1.5 million
highly sought after. 15+ years 1.5 million+
INTERNAL AUDIT – IT
We have seen relatively high turnover at the senior 3–5+ years 450–700
end of the market over the past 12 months due
8+ years 700–950
to aggressive overseas recruitment activity and
increasing career opportunities for experienced 10+ years 950–1.5 million
banking and finance professionals. In terms 15+ years $1.5 million+
of retention, some employers are undertaking FINANCIAL/MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTING
mid-year reviews to ensure they maintain 4+ years 350–580
market salary levels. Banks are also investing 6+ years 580–850
more heavily in the training and development of 8+ years 850 –1.4 million
graduates to meet resourcing needs.
10+ years 1.4 million+
A number of major investment banks are PRODUCT CONTROL/MIDDLE OFFICE
undertaking business process improvements 5+ years 450–850
and making structural changes to their middle 8+ years 850–1.05 million
office operations due to business growth. 10+ years 1.05–1.6 million
This is directly driving demand for candidates
15+ years 1.6 million+
with strong project management skills and Six
OPERATIONS/SETTLEMENT
Sigma experience. Demand for candidates
with experience in the areas of compliance, 3+ years 330–550
product control, risk and equity and fixed income 7+ years 600–800
operations also remains strong. 9+ years 800–1.3 million
12+ years 1.3 million+
COMPLIANCE
5+ years 480–700
8+ years 700–1 million
12+ years 1–1.45 million
15+ years 1.45 million+
MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
1–3+ years 300–650
3–5+ years 650–800
5–7+ years 800–1.25 million
7+ years 1.25 million+
Notes:
1. The above table is based on basic salary, excluding bonus/incentive schemes.
2. Market rates are becoming much less uniform. While we have taken great care, these salary ranges can only be approximate guides,
as there are often specific circumstances relating to individual companies. Please call us for additional information.
84% of companies see staff retention as an important focus for the year ahead. When asked which retention
strategies they would consider over the next 12 months, career promotion and training & development were
the most common responses.
Career promotion
Bonus schemes
Diversification of skills
Share options
Additional leave
Other
13 month salary
WHAT WAS THE MAIN REASON FOR YOUR LAST JOB CHANGE?
Almost half of respondents cited career advancement as the primary motivation for their last job change.
Career advancement
Disagreement with
management
Change of industry
More money
Redundancy/retrenchment
Contract expired
Lifestyle change
Moved/went travelling
Other