Department:  Capital Markets Operations

Team:  Capital Market Back-Office Operations

Summary 

This role is to facilitate and smooth out the booking, processing, confirmation and settlement of bonds related products booked in Paris as well as those booked in Asia with special attention to key client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full processing cycle of bond trades and payments which includes communication, booking, confirmation, reconciliation and settlement
• Ensure that daily transactions are processed timely and settled smoothly and efficiently.
• Process the custody service by checking and maintaining the cash movement of the custodian account and assist to investigate if any discrepancy
• Recommend on enhancements to ensure the effectiveness in transaction processing and settlement.
• Keep abreast of special events and special trades
• Ensure deal booking, payments and confirmations are in compliance with local regulations and the internal policy.
• Perform 2^nd level of checking / validation
• Communicate with clients or counterparts regarding confirmations, matching, and settlement issues.
• Monitor and follow-up on breaks and discrepancies appeared in system platforms
• Conduct study, investigation or other ad-hoc assignments as directed by the team head
• Proactive and responsive to discrepancy or disagreement issues and active participation in driving towards best possible resolution
• Provide management with information on unusual booking and settlement matters
• Handle new products and update/establish the procedures
• Engages in direct customer contact to ensure quality and timely services in transactions processing and inquiries are provided
• Handle daily reporting for internal control
• Assist Head of Back Office / Line manager to carry out common projects / global initiatives
• Assist in system enhancement and responsible for UAT testing
• Provide support on HK holidays when other financial markets are open where we have business activities

Role Requirements

• University degree with 3 – 5 years of experience in bonds processing
• Good understanding and knowledge of the processing mechanism of Bonds and Repo and ICSD/CSD like ClearStream, CMU and EuroClear
• Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skill
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good judgment, alertness and common sense
• Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skill
• Hard-working, comfortable with multi-tasking and able to work under pressure
• Fluency in English – Mandarin is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other PC applications  

Application Method

Please apply directly on JobsDB. A rewarding package will be offered to successful candidate.

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