Global Settlement Operations Specialist

CICC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CICC in Hong Kong seeks an Operations Specialist (Settlement Support) to ensure smooth daily settlement operations, handling equity, fixed income, structured notes and fund processing for brokerage activities.

The role requires knowledge of international settlement practices, SWIFT instructions, and strong MS Office/VBA skills. You will liaise with banks and brokers, participate in system enhancements, and support internal controls under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or above.
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Responsibilities

• Ensuring smoothness in the daily operation of the department
• Handling Equity, Fixed-income, Structured notes and Fund post-trade settlement and fund processing for brokerage activities
• Ensuring the processes are within proper internal control and in compliance with external rules and regulations
• Performing reconciliation among bank, custodian and in-house records for cash and stock
• Participating in ad hoc projects for new products or new system enhancements
• Liaising with brokers and counterparties to follow up for any settlement related issues and enquiries
• Providing administrative and clerical support, such as data input and document filing
• Performing UAT for new projects / New business models / System enhancements
• Have gained adequate experience in working in a sizable international institution knowing all international practices
• Have thorough understanding of the settlement function in major equity markets
• Have knowledge in sending SWIFT format instruction, ex.
• Good communication skills in Putonghua, Cantonese and English (as phone confirmation with banks and counterparties may be required)
• Mastery of MS Office, knowledge of MS Office VBA
• Good team player with adequate inter-personal skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Able to work rotating shifts such as T+1 settlement on US market and have excellent time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills with a strong sense of responsibility
• Degree holder or above

Skills

Settlement operations

Cash reconciliation

Swift instructions

MS Office VBA

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SWIFT messaging

UAT tools

Job description

CICC in Hong Kong seeks an Operations Specialist (Settlement Support) to ensure smooth daily settlement operations, handling equity, fixed income, structured notes and fund processing for brokerage activities.

The role requires knowledge of international settlement practices, SWIFT instructions, and strong MS Office/VBA skills. You will liaise with banks and brokers, participate in system enhancements, and support internal controls under pressure.