Assistant Manager - Manager, Government Customer Management , Custody Services

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited is seeking a seasoned professional to join its fund administration team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on data validation, NAV delivery, client onboarding, and process improvements within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strict adherence to regulatory policies while communicating effectively with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• HKICPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• 5–8 years in investment management, fund administration, or financial reporting for investment funds in public markets; audit/accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Geneva is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular trade data and market data validation across asset classes (equities, futures & options, fixed income, FX, OTC products).
• Ensure NAV is delivered on time and resolve market data issues promptly.
• Manage and maintain portfolios’ records.
• Act as a contact point for clients, plan timelines, foresee issues, and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors to complete client onboarding workflows.
• Participate in operations related to projects such as system deployments and policy/procedure enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve accounting and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel

VBA

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related

HKICPA membership (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

VBA

Macros

Job description

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”) is the flagship of overseas business of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (“ICBC”) – currently the largest commercial bank in China, and it is one of the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) in Hong Kong. Currently, ICBC (Asia) has 52 retail outlets (including 27 “Elite Club” Wealth Management Centres) in Hong Kong. It is engaged in commercial banking, investment banking and other financial services, including those of securities, insurance and funds, with a focus on commercial and retail banking as well as global market business. Chinese Mercantile Bank and ICBC Asset Management (Global) Company Limited, two wholly-owned subsidiaries of ICBC (Asia), specialize in Renminbi services in mainland China and ICBC’s global asset management business respectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform regular trade data and market data validation (Price checking, Corporate actions checking, other securities master parameters checking, trade files receive status etc.) over various asset classes including but not limit to equities, futures & options, fixed income, FX, OTC products, etc.
• Ensure NAV is delivered on time and market data issue is resolved timely
• Manage and maintain portfolios’ records
• Act as a contact point for clients, capable to planning ahead timeline, identifying and anticipating issues and suggesting possible solutions
• Coordinate with clients and vendors to complete client onboarding workflow
• Participate in operations related to projects, such as system deployment and enhancement of policies and procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve accounting and operational issue
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies

Job Requirement

• Degree holder with major in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines
• A qualified member with HKICPA or equivalent will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 (For Assistant Manager) or 8 (For Manager) years’ relevant experience within investment management or fund administration / fund accounting or financial reporting for investment funds in public markets (Prior audit/accounting experience preferred)
• Knowledge of Geneva is preferred
• Proactive, mature, high level of attention to detail, able to work independently under pressure and strong sense of meeting tight committed deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams
• Good interpersonal skill
• Proficient in PC skills (Excel, Outlook, etc.), knowledge in VBA and macro would definitely be an advantage
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese