Operation Service Department-Custody Associate

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch is seeking a Custody Associate to process securities trades, settlements and custody‑related transactions in line with client instructions and regulatory guidelines.

You will perform daily reconciliations, prepare client reports, and support risk management and internal audits while ensuring accuracy and timely communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or economics is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in securities back-office or client service roles.
• Knowledge of the securities industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Process securities settlements and custody transactions in line with customer instructions.
• Review instructions and settlements; report unusual activities or disputes.
• Prepare daily reconciliation and client reports for holdings and corporate actions.
• Support risk management, compliance, and internal audit activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or economics

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long‑term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The role of the Custody Associate will be responsible for processing securities trades, settlement and custody‑related transactions in accordance with the customers' instructions to ensure alignment with the Bank’s procedures, policy guidelines, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Securities Settlement Processing (50%)

• Review customer instructions and compare to settlements received in Central Depositories’ respective systems.
• Report to supervisor of any unusual activities, special cases and/or disputes.
• Conduct accurate and timely daily reconciliation including but not limited to securities holding, corporate actions, tax withholding, customer reports, etc.

Asset Servicing for Clients’ Holdings (30%)

• Conduct review of customer entitlements prior to crediting of customer accounts with corporate actions funds/securities.
• Conduct daily reconciliation including but not limited to securities holding, corporate actions, tax withholding, and customer reports.

Prepare Client Reports/Invoices (10%)

• Prepare various daily and monthly customer reports.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports as needed by client and/or management.
• Prepare customer invoices timely for payments due.

Risk Management/ Compliance/Internal Audit (10%)

• Prepare counterparty and issue list for OFAC screening.
• Update procedures to reflect current workflow processes and regulatory compliance updates.
• Understand and comply with the Bank’s procedures, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate suspicious transaction to Legal Compliance Department.
• Respond to internal Audit Department’s request timely and assist to remediate any audit issue findings.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries from Head office internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or economics required.
• At least 2 years of experience in securities industry (i.e. bank, brokerage firm) back‑office or client service‑related roles required.
• Knowledge of securities industry is a must.

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

USD $42,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.