Vice President / Associate, Settlement
Department:Operations Publish Time:2026/09/15 Location:Hong Kong
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the settlement process for all trades executed in overseas markets such as US, Europe, Asia, etc, Mutual Funds, Bonds and OTC Products and ensure settlement activities processed timely and accurately.
- Manage Handling daily settlement operations including daily trade matching, client stock deposits or withdrawals, SI and coporate action.
- Handle pre-matching of settlement instructions are properly and settlement process.
- Ensure all post trade processing, reconciliations are properly and correctly completed
- Liaise with global and sub-custodians, counterparties, internal teams to resolve any issues arisen and to ensure trades and corporation action settled in a timely manner;
- Handle Front Office enquires;
- Ensure all settlement procedures in compliance with local market conventions;
- Monitor regulatory changes related to settlement and comply with local market conventions and different countries tax rules;
- Lead projects related to systems setup, enhancement, and optimization. Define user requirements, review functional specifications, and determine testing resources;
- Collaborate with system vendor and internal departments to follow up project status and progress.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in information technology, finance, accounting or relevant field;
- Around 4-8 years of experience in a securities settlement role, preferably with exposure to international markets;
- Familar with Middle X, Clearstream, CMU Operations is highly preferred.
- Experience in bonds, structured products, or OTC derivatives is a strong asset.
- Expert knowledge of cross-border settlement processes and best practices;
- Proficient in Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;
- Strong excel knowledge and skillset;
- Responsible, self-motivated, independent and good interpersonal skill;
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform under pressure.
- Willing to learn and progress.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in Cantonese and English, Mandarin is preferred;
- Candidate with less experience maybe considered as Vice President.
We offer attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits to the right candidate.