Assistant / Project Manager (Financial Markets)

Bank of China (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Allowances

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is seeking a driven project professional to plan and lead end-to-end system delivery across Hong Kong, SEA branches, and Headquarters. You will work with IT, business, and external vendors to ensure timely, within-budget execution with clear status reporting.

The role requires 2+ years in banking or financial services, strong English/Putonghua communication, and proficiency in Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid approaches. A PMP/PRINCE2/Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a related discipline (e.g., CS, Eng, PM, Finance, Business).
• 2+ years of banking/financial services experience with PM/BA background.
• Strong English and Chinese communication and liaison skills.
• Proactive, organized, able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project methodologies.
• PM certifications (PMP, Scrum Master, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead end-to-end delivery of system projects to support business development and new product rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional units to gather requirements and prepare proposals for executive endorsement.
• Liaise with IT and vendors to devise project plans, balance priorities, and monitor changes and risks.
• Manage full project lifecycles within budgets and timelines and report status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions, chair project meetings, and track UAT progress and defects.
• Provide support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual English/Chinese

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

• Plan and lead the end-to-end delivery of system projects to support ongoing business development and new product rollouts within the Financial Markets Sector, covering initiatives across Hong Kong, South-East Asia branches, and Headquarters.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional units to gather, analyze, and document business requirements; conduct feasibility studies and prepare comprehensive project proposals and supporting documentation for executive endorsement and approval.
• Liaise with IT departments and external vendors to devise project plans, balancing business priorities, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change scope, while implementing precise monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with approved budgets and timelines; identify potential risks and implement control measures, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain transparent status reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions for ongoing business demands, chair project meetings, and coordinate with IT teams to track User Acceptance Testing (UAT) progress and resolution of defects as necessary.
• Provide support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects as assigned by the Division Head or Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the end-to-end delivery of system projects to support ongoing business development and new product rollouts within the Financial Markets Sector, covering initiatives across Hong Kong, South-East Asia branches, and Headquarters.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional units to gather, analyze, and document business requirements; conduct feasibility studies and prepare comprehensive project proposals and supporting documentation for executive endorsement and approval.
• Liaise with IT departments and external vendors to devise project plans, balancing business priorities, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change scope, while implementing precise monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with approved budgets and timelines; identify potential risks and implement control measures, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain transparent status reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions for ongoing business demands, chair project meetings, and coordinate with IT teams to track User Acceptance Testing (UAT) progress and resolution of defects as necessary.
• Provide support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects as assigned by the Division Head or Senior Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the banking or financial services industry, with a strong background in project management or business analysis. Familiarity with treasury system operations, trading workflows, and market data structures is preferred.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills in both English and Chinese (including Putonghua), with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders and senior management.
• Proactive and self‑motivated individual with strong planning, presentation, and negotiation skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and working independently under pressure.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2 are advantageous.
• Less experienced candidate will be considered for contract role.

We offer competitive remuneration package and comprehensive fringe benefits including medical and life insurance, and different types of allowances to the right candidates. Data collected would be used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 12 months of receipt.