Payment Operations Lead — Fast-Paced Clearing & Compliance

OCBC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 268,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic, flexible benefits

Job summary

OCBC is seeking an operations-focused professional in Hong Kong to manage inbound and outbound clearing activities within a dynamic banking environment. You will verify and reconcile items, handle cheque clearing and direct debit/credit processes, and ensure tasks meet tight deadlines with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in banking or finance, solid English and Chinese, and be proficient with general PC applications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and responsible with problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process inward and outward clearing transactions, including clearing returns.
• Handle cheque clearing, CCASS, FINI, direct debit and direct credit activities.
• Perform verification, validation, data entry and reconciliation of clearing items.
• Generate and submit clearing data, image and return files to HKICL.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks within HKICL/HKSCC cut-off times.
• Liaise with internal departments and branches on clearing enquiries.
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance requirements.
• Support UAT, operational readiness, procedure review and post-implementation activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Form 6 / HKDSE or above

Job description

OCBC is seeking an operations-focused professional in Hong Kong to manage inbound and outbound clearing activities within a dynamic banking environment. You will verify and reconcile items, handle cheque clearing and direct debit/credit processes, and ensure tasks meet tight deadlines with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in banking or finance, solid English and Chinese, and be proficient with general PC applications.