Operations Manager – Settlement

Key Responsibilities:

Settlement:

• Play the role of subject matter expert in supporting settlement operations for equities， mutual funds, fixed income, structured products and other investment products etc.
• Oversee the daily settlement of trades, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor and reconcile settlement discrepancies, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of settlement activities.

 Risk Management and Process Optimization:

• Identify and mitigate risks related to settlement processes.
• Monitor settlement workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement automation tools and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with trading, compliance, and finance teams to align processes and resolve challenges.
• Develop and execute operations standard and process.
• Support new product/service development and respective UAT. 

Other Support:

• Support other operations functions, e.g. payments, loan operations etc.
• Generate reports for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• A university degree holder or above in Business Administrative / Mathematics / Finance or other relevant disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in settlement management, preferably in banking industry;
• Familiar with banking and investment products, operations procedures and related regulatory requirements;
• Experience in DPS, CRS and FATCA reporting would be a plus;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skill, self-driven with strong sense of responsibility and capability to work independently;
• Proficient in written, spoken English and Chinese. Fluent in Mandarin speaking is necessary