Custody Service Back-Office Team Leader

Job purpose:

In order to cope with increasing business needs, we are looking for a custody service back-office Team leader to join our fast-growing department.     

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

• Be responsible for taking charge of the back-office team of custody business.
• Perform A-to-Z process of Global Custodian tax services, such as customer tax profile setup, certificate collection, exemption, reclaim, etc.
• Responsible for A-to-Z process of Corporate Action, Proxy voting and Income events.
• Responsible for safekeeping customer assets.
• Responsible for the execution of clients’ cash and security transaction settlement and resolves any issue.
• Responsible for reconciliation of securities and/or cash discrepancies in an accurate timely manner.
• Other tasks assigned by the department.

Profile (Technical Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Banking or Business-Related Studies.
• More than 5 years of working experience in custody back-office operation. Experience in Fund Depositary Services/Fund administration, Network, Broker/Dealer will be an advantage.  
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English is essential. Chinese or other languages will be an advantage.
• Good numerical and IT skills; Familiar with SQL, Access, Python, or SWIFT will be beneficial.
• 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.