Custody Service Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job purpose:

In order to cope with increasing business needs, we need custody service experts to join our fast-growing department. 

Responsibilities would be, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Safekeeping customer assets.
• Reconcile securities and cash positions in an accurate timely manner.
• Collect and execute clients’ cash and security instructions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow up cash and security transaction settlement and resolve any issues.
• A to Z process of Corporate Actions, Proxy voting and/or Income events.
• A to Z process of Global Custodian tax services such as customer tax profile setup, certificates collection, forms, exemption (relief at source), reclaim (quick refund, standard refund), etc.
• Contribute to internal cross-training and operational procedure setup.
• Continually update knowledge of industry standards and developments to communicate to clients.
• Other tasks assigned by team manager and/or department head.   
• Support customers on boarding, KYC, handle/follow up on queries plus marketing and sales. 
• Participate/Manage settlement automation project and other projects in the pipe line.

Qualifications

Profile (Technical Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Banking or Business Related Studies.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in custodian operations. Experience in Fund Depositary Services/Fund administration, Network, Broker/Dealer will be advantages.  
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English is essential; Chinese and other languages will be an advantage.
• Good numerical and IT skills; Familiar with SQL, Access, Python, or SWIFT will be added value.
• In-depth knowledge of global custodian industry.
• Expertise in at least one of the following global custodian operations areas: Settlement, Corporate Actions or Tax.
• Expertise in using S.W.I.F.T.
• Knowledge in Olympic System is an advantage.
• Knowledge/Experience in Fund Depositary Services/Fund administration will be an advantage.

Profile (Soft Skills):

• Strong team-working spirit and meticulous personality
• Initiative, independent and good communication skill.
• Outstanding attention to details.
• Ability of handling multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible with working hours, shifts and extended hours may be required.
• Work well in a multi-cultural team.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with and relate to clients.

Additional Information

Compensation: The remuneration for this position will be determined based on the requirements and responsibilities of the role, as well as the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Further information on the applicable salary range will be provided during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, nationality, race, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.