Assistant Manager/Manager, Custody Operations (Settlement), ACD

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor client settlement instructions (both securities, mutual funds and unit trust through different platforms and systems

• Check and review recorded clients’ settlement instructions in in-house systems

• Check and authorize prepared settlement instructions to central depositories, sub-custodians and fund houses before submission

• Deal with sub-custodians on handling QFII and RQFII transaction processing and recording

• Review daily and monthly report sets to clients before releasing by systems

• Respond enquiries and requests from clients, front office and settlement agents

• Review audit request responses to agents before submission

• Design and review various control reports and external reports

• Participate in system UAT, including test case preparation

• Regular review and update training material, procedure and manual

• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by team head

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree holder

• 7 years of experience in securities settlement, at least 2 years as Checker

• Familiar with operating Settlement modules of various settlement systems, including but not limited to CCASS, eCMT, Citi Velocity, JPM Markets, Easyway and Xact

• Knowledge of SWIFT Category 1, 2 & 5 messages are preferred

• Detail oriented, independent thinking and demonstrate problem solving skill

• Able to liaise with internal and external parties to resolve processing issues

• Being a good team player and self-motivated

• Good communication skills, both Cantonese and English, and Putonghua is also preferred

• Proficient in use of MS-Word, MS-Excel, and both Chinese and English typing

• Willing to work on shift, public holidays, and inclement weather conditions

• Pass Paper 1 of The Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries is preferred

• Less experience candidate is welcome, will also be considered for Assistant Manager