Transaction Banking Services-Custodian Operations Associate (Contract)-up to 25k

• A Leading Chinese Bank in Hong Kong
• 2-3 years of relevant experience on Trade settlement processing is preferred
• Renewable contract

• Provide supports on daily operations across pre- to post-trade lifecycle
• Provide supports on facilitating movement of funds, wires transfers for trade settlement at sub-custodians
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash and securities positions to ensure accuracy and to identify reason / root cause of discrepancies
• Provide supports on fees handling, ie. CSDR, Custody fee, etc.
• Ensure relevant processing/reporting are properly processed at pre-defined cut off, and to comply with regulatory and bank policy on risk standards
• Manage & address Trade Settlement related matter with external and internal stakeholders
• Manage exceptions that may arise and ensure timely and appropriate level of escalation pertaining to client-impacted issues
• Support ad hoc projects assigned by team head / section head. Liaise with business partners on user requirements, participating and monitoring pre- and post-system enhancement/deployment till project timeline
• Work closely with checker on the assigned area

• University graduated / Degree holder in Banking and Finance or related disciplines
• 2-3 years of relevant experience on Trade settlement processing
• Knowledge on Bloomberg, SWIFT 15022 / 20022, MT & MX messages, CMU, CCASS, DCASS, Euroclear, Clearstream, RTGS, QDII, QFII, Multifonds, Megara
• Previous experience on client facing and/or operational roles in Local and/or Global Custodian
• Middle & Back office Trade settlement processing experience across Local and Global markets
• Experience on Corporate Actions handling will be an advantage
• Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex matters clearly and concisely
• Highly self-motived, detail-oriented, high degree of flexibility to take up new tasks

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