글로벌 시장조성(Market Maker) 전문 증권사가 한국 시장에 진출하였습니다. 자본시장법에 따라 라이선스를 취득하기 위해서는 특정 기간 이상 특정 업무를 담당해 온 다양한 인력 충원이 법정 요건으로 정해져 있습니다. 이에 따라 Equity Research, Market Risk, Compliance and Operations 업무 별로 10년 이상 연차, 본사 및 글로벌 오피스와 영어 소통 및 리포팅이 원활할 수 있는 역량, 국내 자본시장 규제와 시스템에 대한 이해도를 기준으로 Talent Mapping 을 진행하여 성공한 사례입니다.
Dutch Market Making Securities Firm's Korea Expansion
Equity ResearchㅣComplianceㅣ Internal Auditor
Background
- Client's Business: A global market maker securities firm expanding into the Korean market.
- Hiring Need: Key positions to meet statutory requirements of Korea Capital Market Act to get the business license issued
Challenges
- Specialized Talent in Financial Services : Finding candidates in Korea with expertise in equity research, market risk, operations and compliance
- English Proficiency: Ensuring candidates possessed strong English skills for effective communication with global offices and management.
- Regulatory Navigation: Tackling the complexities of hiring from the public sector, especially from regulatory bodies.
- Employer Brand: Comparatively weak presence in the region
Strategies
- Talent Mapping: Extensive search across financial services firms across APAC beyond the region and discreet outreach to officials in the Korean capital market regulator.
- Rigorous Screening: Emphasizing not only technical skills but also English proficiency and cultural fit with the global team.
- Employer Branding: Pitching the company's global presence, growth and ultimately, commitment to the Korean market.
Conclusion
- Outcome: Successful recruitment of key personnel, achievement of the license issuance
- The recruitment process led to:
- Filling vital roles with bilingual candidates with experiences in the capital market
- Establishing a competent team capable of seamless communication
- Creating an additional Internal Auditor role, reflecting the high caliber of candidates.