Operations - Authorized Officer (1 Year Contract)

EFG International AG; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a candidate in Hong Kong for the role focused on trade processing and settlements. Responsibilities include daily reconciliation, managing trade settlements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in banking or financial institutions, particularly in securities settlement. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in English, Chinese, and Putonghua are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience in banking or financial institution, preferably in securities settlement.
• Knowledge in trade processing and settlement.
• Ability to maintain proper transaction records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structured note and derivatives trade processing.
• Performs daily reconciliation on traders’ blotters against the system records.
• Handles trade settlements and market data administration.
• Liaises with traders, brokers, and custodians to resolve settlement issues.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements related to settlement.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good command of written and spoken English

Good command of spoken Chinese

Good command of spoken Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

SWIFT

Clearstream

CCASS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structured note and derivatives trade processing.
• Performs daily reconciliation on traders’ blotters against the system records and broker trade confirmations.
• Handle trade settlements and market data administration.
• Work with head office for SecMaster creation and maintains the market price update.
• Liaise with traders, brokers, and custodians to resolve any settlement issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain proper transaction records.
• Liaise with sales team for derivatives trade booking issue.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, internal policies related to settlement.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 3+ years working experience in banking or financial institutional, preferably in securities settlement
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good command of written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in SWIFT / Clearstream / CCASS