AVP / VP, Transaction Banking Services (Custodian Ops – Fund Administration)

Job title: AVP / VP, Transaction Banking Services (Custodian Ops – Fund Administration)

Company: China Construction Bank


Job description: China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (“CCB (Asia)”) is the comprehensive and integrated commercial banking platform of China Construction Bank Corporation (“CCB”) in Hong Kong. CCB (Asia) offers a wide array of banking products and services to customers, including consumer banking services, commercial banking services, corporate banking services, private banking services, treasury business and cross-border financial services, etc.We’re inviting high caliber professionals to share our vision and mark our success together.Responsibilities

• Assist to prepare and validate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements, as well as Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations
• To perform duties of fund accounting fund administration, and to conduct reconciliations for all fund transactions, including trade matching, payment instructions, relevant reporting, and to ensure accuracy, to identify reason / root cause of discrepancies
• Provide supports on daily operations across pre- to post-trade lifecycle, and payment processing
• 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(s)
• Maintain effective communication with clients, internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in fund administration, fund accounting, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a comparable discipline
• Intermediate understanding of various investment instruments, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and futures, as well as knowledge of trade settlement, cash management, local and global custody, fund structures, and transfer agency
• Proficient in utilizing financial software such as Multifonds (MF) and Microsoft Excel, with some programming skills preferred
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Leverage proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
• Capable of implementing and enhancing procedures and controls to ensure top-notch services and smooth processes
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional initiatives, platform migrations, process transformations, and improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to delivering quality client service
• Self-motivated, deadline-oriented, and able to work effectively within a team environment
• Knowledge on Bloomberg, SWIFT 15022 / 20022, MT & MX messages, CMU, CCASS, DCASS, Euroclear, Clearstream, RTGS, QDII, QFII, Multifonds, Megara will be an advantage
• Highly self-motived, detail-oriented, high degree of flexibility to take up new tasks

Candidate with less experience will be considered as Operations Officer for Fund Administration.Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and their personal data will be retained by the bank for a period up to two years.All information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be used strictly in accordance with the bank’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Expected salary:

Location: Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Job date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:38:01 GMT

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