Role: Assistant Vice President Global Markets Operations Department
Location: Hong Kong
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible Extension)
Client is seeking an Assistant Vice President for their Global Markets Operations team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected organisation with a global presence, where your expertise in treasury operations and commitment to compliance will be valued and nurtured. The role offers the chance to work closely with experienced professionals, supporting daily operations across Forex and Money Market activities while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. You will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of operational processes. If you are looking for a position that combines responsibility, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What you'll do:
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- Oversee day-to-day operational duties related to Forex and Money Market activities as a checker, ensuring accurate transaction processing, confirmations, and payments.
- Support the Team Lead by monitoring daily processing tasks such as Deal Booking Control, Fund Settlement, Financial Booking, and Post-Deal Control to maintain smooth workflow.
- Assist in supervising all routine work associated with treasury market settlement operations, guaranteeing compliance with internal strategies, policies from overseas units, and relevant circulars.
- Ensure all activities adhere strictly to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), compliance guidelines, and other local or foreign regulatory requirements including DFA and HKMA-RMS.
- Regularly review operational procedures together with the Team Lead to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and productivity within the department.
- Follow established protocols to comply with Japanese, local Hong Kong, and international regulations while supporting routine operations in the treasury office.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports or participate in special projects as assigned by the Department Head or Team Lead, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to business needs.
- Maintain rigorous adherence to Service Legal Agreements during business-as-usual operations to uphold service quality standards.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure seamless execution of all operational responsibilities within tight deadlines.
- Contribute positively towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement by sharing insights on best practices and supporting change initiatives.
What you bring:
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- Tertiary education or above is required for this position, providing you with a solid academic foundation for understanding complex financial operations.
- A minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience working within treasury functions ensures you bring practical knowledge of industry practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of treasury products enables you to navigate various instruments confidently while supporting market settlement activities.
- Demonstrated awareness of AML requirements allows you to uphold high standards of compliance throughout all operational processes.
- Excellent communication skills empower you to interact clearly and considerately with colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
- Strong interpersonal abilities foster positive relationships within your team and across departments, promoting effective collaboration.
- Proficiency in computer applications—especially Microsoft Excel—enables efficient data management and reporting capabilities essential for this role.
- Fluency in both Cantonese and English ensures clear communication in a multicultural workplace environment.