Global Markets Ops Manager — Settlement & Reporting

Cathaybk; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathaybk in Hong Kong seeks an experienced back-office operations professional to handle daily settlement operations for Global Markets products including FX/MM, bonds, derivatives and structured products. You will ensure accurate processing and timely settlement in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in back-office roles within financial institutions, HKTR familiarity, and strong analytical and communication skills in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in back office operations in financial institutions.
• Knowledge of full settlement cycle for capital markets products (FX/MM, bonds, derivatives).
• Team spirit and strong communication & organization skills.
• Familiar with HKTR reporting and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with project implementation, system enhancements and UAT.
• Strong grasp of operational controls and regulatory risk.
• Experience with market systems such as SWIFT/RTGS/Summit/Clearstream is an advantage.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-minded and independent under pressure.
• Excellent English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily operations and settlement activities for Global Markets products.
• Ensure accurate processing and timely settlement per policies and regulations.
• Perform trade verification, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation and exception handling.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports including HKTR and other filings.
• Participate in new product development, system enhancements and UAT.
• Review and maintain SOPs and control measures to mitigate risk.
• Liaise with front office and Head Office on daily operations and projects.
• Prepare MIS, internal and regulatory reports.
• Support ad hoc assignments from Head of Operations and supervisor.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Attention to detail

English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

HKTR reporting

Job description

Cathaybk in Hong Kong seeks an experienced back-office operations professional to handle daily settlement operations for Global Markets products including FX/MM, bonds, derivatives and structured products. You will ensure accurate processing and timely settlement in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in back-office roles within financial institutions, HKTR familiarity, and strong analytical and communication skills in English and Chinese.