Kevin Au

Experience

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  PhillipCapital

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2009

  Dealer
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  Phillip Securities Group

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2011

  Research Analyst
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  PhillipCapital

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2014

  Portfolio Manager

  Job DutiesOverhauled the asset management framework and constructed three mixed asset classes (i.e. equity and fixed income) mandates for over 100 CIES and high net worth clients since March 2013 with total AUM of USD 80 million. Formulated investment view and portfolio positioning with regional and local CIO during regular video conference and through the sharing of monthly factsheets.Spearheaded SFC regular inspection.Spearheaded marketing, fund raising and product development campaign of Phillip Securities (HK) Limited.Initiated the launch of a money market fund (a surplus cash facility), which successfully converted AUC of Phillip Securities (HK) Limited into AUM. Show less

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  Shun Hing Capital (Asia) Limited

  Dec 2014 - Oct 2016

  Investment Manager

  Job Duties Spearheaded the management of alternative investment biased multi-asset portfolio with AUM of USD 250 million. Architected the equity investments of multi-asset portfolio through the addition of actively managed US-HK China equity portfolio. Transformed the portfolio monitoring system for facilitation of asset allocation and new investment as well as portfolio rebalancing. Executed ad-hoc projects as assigned for Shun Hing Group’s strategic planning purposes Show less

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  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Finance Manager (Investment)

  Job DutiesActing as an investment manager under Finance Department managing the University’s multi-assets endowment fund with AUM of US 130 million. Overhauled the investment monitoring framework for efficient deployment of capital and systematic monitoring of asset/ sector allocation.Spearheaded the feasibility studies for the expansion of staff quarters and student hall as well as various alternative solutions.

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  Crystal Investment Ltd.

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2021

  Investment Manager

  Job DutiesDirectly reported to CEO as his personal investment manager. Built and manage the CEO’s personal sizeable multi-assets portfolio. Constructed a cash management portfolio for the company’s onshore cash reserve through investment in various onshore financial products with controllable risk. Sourced potential investment products and maintain close business relationship with investment banks, fund houses and real estate agency and other corporate investment offices.Spearheaded the establishment of the company’s cashflow management and monitoring system for efficient deployment of the company’s cash reserve. Involved heavily in the Company’s main business, property development and investment projects, in Hong Kong and China Show less

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  Sky Wise Investment Managment Limited

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  Senior Investment Manager

  Spearheaded the proposal and establishment of multi-assets portfolio referencing global family offices and endowment funds. The portfolio record outperformance of composite benchmark since inception. The public equity portion (mainly HK and US Equity) outperformed benchmarks (i.e. S&P 500 and Hang Seng indexes) since joining due to the strengthening of fundamental based investment process, implementation of option strategies, inclusion of commodities ETFs, and the addition of quantitative trading strategy as well as the incorporation of product due diligence process for mutual fund selections. The successful establishment of Goldman Sachs account through preparation of due diligence materials. The rejections of trade sale deals of Hozon Auto and GOTO due to their aggressive valuations.Involved heavily in the business plan of finance platform establishment through the discussion of project timeline and lining up the discussion with various potential business-to-business partners. Show less

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  Crystal Investment Limited

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Investment Manager