Middle Office Custody Lead — Trade & FX Matching

Bank of China (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced professional to join its middle office in global custody. The role involves guiding trade and FX matching workflows, issue resolutions and client servicing.

You will manage trade matching, oversee platforms, and ensure accurate reconciliation of trades and FX instructions across markets, with attention to regulatory compliance and ability to work under pressure during busy periods.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in custody or fund administration.
• Familiar with using trade and FX matching systems such as CTM and CLS.
• Solid understanding of markets, instruments, settlement procedures and related regulations (SWIFT formats).
• Good interpersonal, communication and coordination skills to work with the team.
• Independent in planning, flexible and client-focused in delivering front-line services.
• Meticulous with details and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade matching process to ensure trades executed by clients or brokers are accurately confirmed and matched with counterparties.
• Oversee the use of trade matching platforms to reconcile trade details, including quantity, price and settlement instructions.
• Ensure timely resolution of trade mismatches by working with counterparties, brokers and clients.
• Manage FX trade matching for currency transactions linked to securities trades or FX deals, ensuring accurate pairing of FX instructions.
• Ensure FX trades align with client instructions, including currencies, amounts and value dates; address discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure all services comply with current regulatory requirements and Bank’s risk guidelines.

Skills

Trade matching

FX matching

Client servicing

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Tools

CTM

CLS

Job description

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced professional to join its middle office in global custody. The role involves guiding trade and FX matching workflows, issue resolutions and client servicing.

You will manage trade matching, oversee platforms, and ensure accurate reconciliation of trades and FX instructions across markets, with attention to regulatory compliance and ability to work under pressure during busy periods.