About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager to lead the Operations team of our Hong Kong branch. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all loan & agency, fund investment, trade finance, and settlement for the branch, ensuring full compliance with Hong Kong and group-level requirements.
The role is ideal for an experienced professional with strong banking industry exposure and a proven track record of leading high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support daily operation of all back office function - Loan & Agency (syndicated, bilateral, etc.), Fund Investment, Trade Finance, Settlement, KYC in accordance with appropriate regulations; hands-on Loan & Agency experience from loan documentation, drawdown to post-managing is a must
- Manage a team size of 5 or above
- Plan the resources to support the operation of the back office function and ensure adequate resource for back up purpose
- Approve and release relevant transactions and payments through application systems
- Sign and approve transaction documents and customer advices
- Review and approve reconciliation and control reports
- Ensure established policies and procedures are followed
- Enhance internal operating processes
- Formulate & set up appropriate goals, guidelines & operation procedures
- Liaise with regulatory units (ie HKMA, HKICL)
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure seamless execution and servicing of deals
- Adhere to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Banking standards, policies and practices and report/correct control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational defects
- Support any ad hoc task or project assigned by management
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor Degree or above, preferably in Business Administration or related disciplines
- Strong understanding of due diligence and local Anti-Money Laundering requirements
- Minimum 15 years relevant experience in corporate banking (preferred in loan and agency operation) with certain years of team management experience
- Professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and/or Certified Banker (CB) under Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) would be an advantage
Skills & Abilities
- Good command of written and spoken Cantonese & English
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Desired Personality & Work Attitudes
- A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Hardworking, responsible and able to work under pressure
- Attention to details