Officer – Depository & Participant Services (Depository & Vault Operations)

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd is seeking an Officer for Depository & Participant Services (Depository & Vault Operations) to support daily depository and vault activities and contribute to MIS reporting and process improvements.

The role involves handling certificates, providing counter services, reconciling data, and driving automation initiatives to improve efficiency and controls.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of clearing / settlement / nominees/custodial operations in Hong Kong and Global markets.
• At least 2-3 years’ of relevant experience, preferably in well-established financial organization.
• Demonstrated proactivity, adaptability, innovation, and ability to manage multiple tasks; excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Chinese Word Processing.
• Proficiency in Macros and VBA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily depository and vault operations in accordance with established rules, procedures and policies of the clearing houses.
• Daily operations include but not limited to, physical certificates handling, provide counter service, daily reconciliation, generating MIS reports for management’s review.
• Propose appropriate operational flow changes to enhance the day-to-day operational efficiency.
• Support various automation and process reengineering initiatives to eliminate manual and redundant tasks.
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.
• Identify exceptional cases / contingency situations and elevate to management.

Skills

Depository operations

Vault operations

MIS reporting

Automation initiatives

Process improvement

English

Chinese

Putonghua (advantage)

Education

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Chinese Word Processing

Macros and VBA

Job description

Officer – Depository & Participant Services (Depository & Vault Operations)

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.
HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

The incumbent will support daily depository and vault operations, including certificate handling, counter services, reconciliations and MIS reporting. The role will also assist in process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce manual tasks.

Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities:

Carry out daily depository and vault operations in accordance with established rules, procedures and policies of the clearing houses

Daily operations include but not limited to, physical certificates handling, provide counter service, daily reconciliation, generating MIS reports for management’s review

Propose appropriate operational flow changes to enhance the day-to-day operational efficiency

Support various automation and process reengineering initiatives to eliminate manual and redundant tasks

Undertake other ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior

Identify exceptional cases / contingency situations and elevate to management

Job Requirements:

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines

Knowledge of clearing / settlement / nominees/custodial operations in Hong Kong and Global markets

At least 2-3 years’ of relevant experience, preferably in well-established financial organization

Demonstrated proactivity, adaptability, innovation, and ability to manage multiple tasks; excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills

Intellectual curiosity to investigate underlying causes and implications of issues

Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage

Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Chinese Word Processing

Proficiency in Macros and VBA is an advantage

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.