Deputy General Manager, Operations & Corporate Services | Corporate & Retail Banking

Our client is seeking a senior banking professional to lead a broad portfolio of operational and corporate functions in Hong Kong. This role will suit a practical leader who can connect business requirements, financial discipline, technology and effective day-to-day management.

The opportunity

Reporting to the head of the Hong Kong operation, you will oversee the infrastructure and resources that support the bank’s activities. The portfolio spans banking operations, technology, treasury and balance sheet management, finance, people management and workplace support.

You will:

1. Develop operating procedures and service standards that support reliable processing and effective controls.
2. Direct technology priorities, system implementation, ongoing service delivery and information security.
3. Oversee funding activities, balance sheet positioning and the monitoring of liquidity.
4. Lead budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure management and resource allocation.
5. Coordinate staffing, administrative services and internal management policies.
6. Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve productivity.
7. Partner with risk and compliance colleagues on operational resilience, financial controls and technology risk.
8. Deliver management information and recommendations to local and head-office stakeholders.

Your background

1. You should have at least twelve years’ experience in banking, including eight or more years in a senior management capacity.
2. Your experience should cover several relevant disciplines, with meaningful responsibility in two or more areas such as banking operations, treasury, asset and liability management, finance, technology or corporate services.
3. A strong understanding of Hong Kong banking controls and financial and liquidity requirements is essential. You should be comfortable managing budgets, coordinating specialists and resolving issues across departmental boundaries.
4. A relevant degree is required. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, strong professional judgement and the suitability expected of senior bank management are essential.