Senior Manager – Wealth Management Operations
Our client, a leading financial group, is now looking for experienced Project Manager to join their team.
We are seeking an individual who understands Wealth Management Operations, Middle Office, and Operational Risk frameworks. You will lead the redesign and digitization of core processes to strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and improve the client journey.
Responsibilities
- Lead transformation of critical operational pillars: Client Onboarding & KYC, Trade Flow (Order Management & Execution), and Suitability & Product Governance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and implement process changes.
- Translate operational pain points and regulatory requirements into streamlined, automated workflows.
- Redesign and digitize processes to enable Straight-Through Processing (STP), reduce manual touchpoints, and strengthen controls.
- Embed controls by design and ensure compliance with HKMA/SFC regulations.
- Define automation roadmap and leverage vendor platforms (KYC tools, OMS, suitability systems) to shape future technology architecture.
- Establish and track operational KPIs and control metrics to measure success and resilience.
Requirements
- University degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related discipline.
- 8–10 years experience in Wealth Management, with strong background in:
- Middle Office or Operations
- Operations-focused transformation roles
- Operational Risk & Control functions
- Deep understanding of end-to-end processes in KYC, trade support, suitability, and product governance.
- Familiarity with complex wealth products (e.g., Structured Notes, Accumulators).
- Strong knowledge of HKMA and SFC regulations is essential; familiarity with MAS rules is a strong plus
- Experience in risk assessment, control design, and implementing wealth management platforms (CRM, KYC, OMS).
- Proficiency in computer skills (MS word, Excel).
- Proficiency in written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua.