CB IB Operations & Controls - O&A Equity Distribution APAC Middle Office - AVP

Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

20 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

CSR volunteering leave

Wellbeing incentives

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch seeks an AVP for IB Operations & Controls in the O&A Equity Distribution APAC Middle Office. The role focuses on cash equity trading, client query management during Asia market hours and ECM IPO activities, integrating frontline trading with robust controls.

We expect at least six years in Cash Equities, ECM exposure in APAC, and a proactive, independent work style capable of meeting tight deadlines while leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in handling Cash Equities.
• Experience with ECM and Cash Equity APAC markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Daily trade capture, query handling, static setup and monitoring of trade lifecycles.
• Trade allocation post-execution and client amendments.
• Manual allocations for give-up trades and swaps.
• Manage trade exceptions and error resolution.
• Client sub-account/extension setup and onboarding support.
• Support ECM activities including IPOs and secondary offerings.
• Investigate and resolve exceptions; reinforce reconciliation and control.

Skills

Cash equities

ECM knowledge

APAC markets

Communication skills

Under pressure

Problem solving

Independent worker

AI productivity tools

Tools

AI tools usage

Job description

CB IB Operations & Controls - O&A Equity Distribution APAC Middle Office - AVP

Operations is responsible for driving the planning and the day‑to‑day management of the business to align with the bank's mission and strategic goals. Operations set the direction and manage performance to bank targets with a focus on continual performance improvement. Work includes:

• Identifying and prioritizing product and service improvement opportunities and creating plans for implementation
• Utilising comprehensive knowledge of the company's internal operations to develop forward‑looking focus for business
• Supporting bank strategy, proactively identifying and managing areas of risk
• Maintaining relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including regulators, market vendors and internal divisions
• Communicating changes to operational requirements and their impact on relevant processes and controls

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well‑supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Competitive Salary and non‑contributory pension
• 20 days annual leave plus generous number of public holidays
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including retail discounts, gym benefits, wellbeing incentives
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR program plus take volunteering leave days

Your key responsibilities:

This role is integral to the new trading desk, focusing on cash equity trading, which entails significant booking and client query management during Asia market hours. This role will also be responsible for ECM IPO activities.

• Daily trade capture, query handling, static setup, and monitoring of trade life cycles, including corporate actions.
• Trade allocation post‑execution, including trader/sales instructions and client amendments.
• Manual allocations for give‑up trades and swaps.
• Managing trade exceptions, including error trade resolution.
• Client sub‑account /extension setup, assist client onboarding activities.
• Support ECM activities, including both Primary/ IPO offerings and Secondary transactions such as block trade and placements, provides specialized operational support of ECM business.
• Exception management, including any operations, client and IT‑related issues
• Reconciliation and control, with investigation and resolution

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in handling Cash Equities
• Previous experience and knowledge of ECM and Cash Equity APAC markets
• Self‑motivated to work independently and across the teams
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and attention to details
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.