Manager, Treasury Operations

ALL-STAR AGENCY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ALL-STAR AGENCY is recruiting a Vice President, Treasury Operations for a leading bank in Hong Kong. The role will oversee daily transaction processing, settlement risk, and regulatory reporting while leading a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in treasury operations with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity, deep knowledge of treasury products, and experience with SWIFT, CHATS, and CMU, along with fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Economics or related field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• 10+ years in treasury market operations with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of treasury products and operational processes, including settlements and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and people-management skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and control daily treasury market operations to drive efficiency, accuracy, and excellence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, monitoring performance to meet service standards.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports and regulatory submissions; support Head Office reporting.
• Manage settlement risk and resolve complex operational issues for smooth settlements.
• Approve system transactions and payments after verifying trade details with counterparties and ensuring completeness of documentation.
• Support Department Head in defining and achieving departmental objectives.
• Drive process optimization and strengthen internal risk controls; develop manuals and training.
• Lead new initiatives and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Treasury operations

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Risk management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics

Tools

SWIFT

CHATS

CMU

Job description

Recruiting for a Vice President, Treasury Operations, for a leading bank to oversee daily transaction processing, settlement risk, and regulatory reporting while leading a team to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy. The position requires a seasoned professional with at least 5 years in management, and deep knowledge of treasury products, clearing systems, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will drive process optimization, risk control, and team development while supporting the Department Head in achieving business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and control the daily operations of treasury market transactions to drive efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, monitoring performance to ensure service standards are consistently met.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of management reports, regulatory submissions to local authorities, and Head Office reporting.
• Manage settlement risk and resolve complex operational issues to ensure smooth settlement processes.
• Approve system transactions and payments after verifying trade details with counterparties, ensuring accurate postings, and reviewing completeness and correctness of documentation exchanged internally and externally.
• Support the Department Head in defining and achieving departmental business objectives.
• Drive process optimization, strengthen internal risk controls, and develop operational manuals and training programs to elevate team competency and performance.
• Lead new initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Department Head or senior management.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in treasury market operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of treasury products and operational processes, including Interest Rate Swaps, Cross Currency Swaps, securities settlement (e.g., HKD Exchange Fund Bills and Bonds), Debt Capital Markets operations, and clearing systems such as SWIFT, CHATS, and CMU.
• Sound understanding of banking operations, market infrastructure, global settlement practices, and regulatory requirements, including OTC Derivatives Transaction Repository reporting and other regulatory reporting obligations.
• A collaborative team player with proven leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Excellent command of both English and Chinese.