Officer, Custody Services (Banking)

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily custody operations, including securities settlement, corporate actions, account opening, fee billing, and related administrative activities.
• Manage settlement activities for both scripless and physical securities across equities, fixed income, and other financial instruments.
• Process and monitor mandatory and voluntary corporate action events, ensuring timely and accurate completion of related instructions.
• Handle custody fee billing, collection, reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding payments.
• Prepare and distribute client holding statements and other custody-related reports.
• Maintain custody account records, client documentation, and static data, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide second-level operational support to clients by handling enquiries, investigating issues, and coordinating timely resolutions with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all custody activities comply with internal policies, operational controls, audit requirements, risk management standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate suspicious transactions, operational incidents, control issues, and outstanding matters to management in accordance with established procedures.
• Support system enhancement and implementation projects by reviewing business requirements, preparing test cases, conducting UAT, and validating system functionality.
• Participate in operational and business initiatives, including client onboarding, business continuity planning, process enhancement, policy review, and staff training.
• Perform other routine and ad hoc duties as assigned by the Team Manager and Department Head.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in securities operations / settlement preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong potential and interest in financial markets will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of securities products (equities, bonds, etc.) and settlement processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and reconciliation skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and basic office applications.
• Good command of English and Chinese (written and spoken).