Chris Wong

Head of China at Selby Jennings

Hong Kong SAR

About

Operating across Asia, Europe and the USA gives us access to a truly global talent pool. Our consultants can engage the best available talent across the world to suit our clients’ needs and assist in their growth. Selby Jennings is a multi award winning global recruitment organisation focused on servicing the Financial Services industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Selby Jennings is part of the Phaidon International group. Contact me if you are interested in hearing about new opportunities or expanding your team! Email: [email protected] Wechat: Chwwong

Experience

  • Head of China Practice at Phaidon International
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Responsible for the strategic growth of the Phaidon International business in onshore China through the deployment of our six award-winning micro specialist recruitment brands: Selby Jennings, DSJ Global, EPM Scientific, Glocomms, LVI Associates and Larson Maddox.

  • Selby Jennings (12 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head of China
      2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

      Having joined Selby Jennings as an associate in 2014, I was one of the initial members of the Hong Kong office, supporting the growth and expansion of the firm’s presence in Asia. I’m a member of Selby Jennings’ APAC management team and am currently responsible for leading our onshore China practice; with the main objective of assisting our key clients with their expansions plans in the region. I have experience in both managing sales teams and recruiting across front-to-back functions in financial services. This includes investment banking, corporate banking, hedge funds, private equity, legal, risk and compliance. Prior to joining Selby Jennings, I have gained extensive recruitment experience in financial services from my time working in a HR function in Canada. Graduating from the University of British Columbia , I hold a bachelors degree in Psychology and Political Science.

    • Team Lead
      2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

      Manage recruitment teams specializing in investment banking, corporate banking, private equity, risk, legal compliance functions covering the North Asia region.

    • Principal Consultant
      2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

      Specialist recruitment in investment banking, private equity, asset management across Hong Kong/China