Assistant / Project Manager (Financial Markets)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an Assistant / Project Manager (Financial Markets) to lead end-to-end system project delivery supporting business development and new product rollouts across Hong Kong, Southeast Asia branches, and Headquarters.

The role requires collaboration with IT and vendors, requirements analysis, feasibility studies, and strict budget/timeline control, with oversight of UAT progress and defect resolution as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in banking or financial services with PM/BA background.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills in English and Chinese (Putonghua).
• Proactive, self-motivated with strong planning, presentation, and negotiation skills; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead end-to-end delivery of system projects for Financial Markets across HK, SEA branches, and HQ.
• Collaborate with cross-functional units to gather and document requirements; prepare proposals for executive endorsement.
• Coordinate with IT and external vendors to plan projects, manage risks, and monitor scope and resources.
• Manage full lifecycle within budgets and timelines, reporting status to management.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant / Project Manager (Financial Markets)

• 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.