SETTLEMENT OFFICER

Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end client onboarding for individual and corporate accounts, including KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks, and document verification.

• Process account maintenance requests and ensure all customer records adhere to regulatory compliance and internal risk control guidelines.

• Process and verify daily client fund operations, including cash withdrawals, bank deposits, and client sub-account transfers.

• Handle foreign exchange (FX) conversion requests and internal ledger transfers between multi-currency accounts.

• Perform daily reconciliation of client cash movements between the banking portal and the back-office settlement system.

• Execute client instructions for stock deposits and transfers out (Physical Scrip, CCASS Settlement Instructions / Investor Settlement Instructions).

• Verify stock transfer documentation and ensure proper authorization prior to settlement processing.

• Assist with corporate action inquiries and dividend processing notifications for clients.

• Balance daily operational deadlines (bank cutoff times, settlement cycles) alongside real-time client inquiries.

• Perform ad hoc duties assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline

• 1–3 years of customer service or back-office operations experience within a licensed securities firm, brokerage, or bank

• Relevant regulatory licenses (e.g., SFC Type 1) is an advantage

• Familiar with AyersBOS, back-office is an advantage

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Strong multi-tasking abilities and time management skills under tight operational cut-offs

• High accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial transactions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Chinese, preferable fluency in Putonghua

We offer an attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to send their applications with a cover letter quoting job reference number and full resumes stating career history, qualifications, availability, current and expected salary, and contact telephone number by clicking "Quick Apply".

Applicants not invited for interview within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data provided will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment purposes.