Operations - Associate Director

EFG International AG; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Hong Kong is seeking a professional experienced in structured note and derivatives trade processing. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on resolution of trade booking issues and compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in banking or financial institutions, preferably in securities settlement. This opportunity features a dynamic work environment and involvement in various trade operations.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to operate in a dynamic working environment.
• 5+ years of experience in banking or financial institution, preferably in securities settlement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structured note and derivatives trade processing.
• Liaise with sales team and traders on derivatives trade booking issue.
• Handle life-cycle events.
• Work with head office on security setup and maintain market price update.
• Maintain proper transaction records.
• Perform daily reconciliation on traders’ blotters against system records.
• Handle market data administration.
• Review unmatched entries in cash and securities reconciliation reports.
• Liaise with traders, brokers, and custodians to resolve settlement issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as required.
• Perform day-end control.
• Handle inquiries from internal/external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structured note and derivatives trade processing.
• Liaise with sales team and traders on derivatives trade booking issue.
• Handle life‑cycle events.
• Work with head office on security setup and maintain the market price update.
• Maintain proper transaction records.
• Perform daily reconciliation on traders’ blotters against the system records and broker trade confirmations.
• Handle market data administration.
• Review and investigate on any unmatched entries in both cash and securities reconciliation reports.
• Liaise with traders, brokers, and custodians to resolve any settlement issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Handle ad‑hoc projects as required.
• Perform day‑end control
• Handle enquires from internal/external parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above
• Strong commitment and able to operate in a dynamic working environment where Communication and teamwork skills are essential
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• 5+ years of working experience in banking or financial institution, preferably in securities settlement