The Commission is seeking interested applicants to join its professional team for the following position:

a) Competition Affairs Officer (Ref.: CC/CAOINVIISO20250327)

The position holder is a member of the Operations Division which is responsible to investigate conduct that may contravene the competition rules and enforce the provision of the Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• To conduct investigations, including interviews, evidence collection, and enforcement operations;
• To review, gather, preserve and examine both physical and digital evidence;
• To assist the Commission’s legal counsel in enforcement litigation proceedings before the Competition Tribunal;
• To represent the Commission in public activities such as advocacy and educational initiatives if requested, and provide general support to the various other functions of the Commission;
• To maintain liaison with regulatory or law enforcement authorities; and
• To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• A university degree, preferably in law, criminology, computer science, public administration, or equivalent;
• 4 years of experience in a relevant field, preferably in regulatory, law enforcement, computer forensics or compliance role;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with strong presentation and writing skills;
• Solid research skills, analytical ability, project management skills; and
• Experience in the use of data forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, XWays, Oxygen, MD-Next/Red, and other data forensic tools, would be an advantage.

b) Competition Affairs Officer (Ref.: CC/CAOINVIIIO20250327)

The position holder is a member of the Operations Division, which is responsible for maintaining the operation of the Document Registry and Contact Center and conducting initial enquires into potential anti-competitive conduct in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• To effectively perform document registration duties with a computerized registration system and maintain the safe custody of the documents and exhibits in the registry;
• To handle correspondence, draft replies to public complaints and queries in both English and Chinese, and compile statistical reports;
• To handle complaints and queries from the public by phone, in person and/or in writing and conduct early assessments and preliminary investigations of those complaints/queries under supervision;
• To provide support to enforcement teams, including assisting with investigations, conducting researches, data entry; and
• To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• A university degree, preferably in criminology, business administration, government or public administration, or equivalent;
• At least 1 year of experience in customer services, complaint handling, administration and record management;
• Experience in regulatory, law enforcement, or compliance would be an advantage;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with strong presentation and writing skills; and
• Adequate research skills, analytical ability, project management skills.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Terms:                           Appointment will be offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, renewable depending on performance and operational needs.

Basic Salary                : For post (a), the starting salary is HK$35,460 per month.

                                      For post (b), the starting salary is HK$16,535 per month.

                                      Salaries will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Cash Allowance         :  5% of the basic salary

Contract-end Gratuity: 10% of the basic salary (including 5% employer’s contribution of MPF)

Fringe Benefits          :  Annual leave, medical & dental benefits, life insurance and MPF.

Candidates with less experience may be considered for either a junior role or a temporary position, each offering distinct compensation packages with salaries that differ from the above positions and are commensurate with their respective roles.

Application:

Interested applicants should select the appropriate job opening and submit their applications at the Commission's Job Application System at https://www.compcomm.hk/en/about/career/current_vacancies.html

The closing date for application is 25 April 2025.

Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting section may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the written test and/or interview. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Personal data collected from applicants will only be used for recruitment related purposes and will not be transferred to any third party. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months of the recruitment process being completed by the appointment of a candidate for the relevant position.

Pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, a person who provides personal data to the Commission has the right to request access to and correction of their personal data held by the Commission. Requests for access to or correction of personal data should be made in accordance with the Commission’s Privacy Policy available on the Commission’s website at www.compcomm.hk. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.