Head of Operations, Clearing & Settlement Strategy

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the liaison with Head Office Payment and Settlement Department, overseeing strategy, policies, and the settlement systems. You will manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive business continuity planning for critical payment workflows.

The role requires a decade in banking operations with leadership experience, and fluency in English and Chinese to coordinate with Head Office stakeholders and domestic teams.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with at least 10 years in operations and clearing in banking.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role leading a team/department.
• Experience in payment and settlement and channel operations.
• Familiar with international remittance (including GU GP and core banking) and cheque clearing.
• Knowledge of systems for international remittance.
• Familiar with AML rules for payment and settlement.
• Strong English and Chinese written and spoken proficiency; Chinese is needed to liaise with Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with Head Office Payment and Settlement Department and implement directives.
• Develop business line strategy and annual work plans; prepare analyses and inspection plans.
• Formulate and enhance payment and settlement SOPs and policies.
• Lead development, operation, and maintenance of settlement systems; monitor settlement activities.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Establish contingency mechanisms and business continuity plans; respond to emergencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the liaison with Head Office Payment and Settlement Department, overseeing strategy, policies, and the settlement systems. You will manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive business continuity planning for critical payment workflows.

The role requires a decade in banking operations with leadership experience, and fluency in English and Chinese to coordinate with Head Office stakeholders and domestic teams.