Associate Director

3 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China Standard Chartered Bank Full time

Role Responsibilities

Financial Markets Middle Office was set up in 2016 to deliver first class trade support, business enablement and accurate / timely trade representation in order to meet obligations to clients, counterparties and regulators. We are product and process subject matter experts aligned to the Global Financial Markets business providing follow the sun support, a continuous improvement mindset and industry connectivity.

Book, reconcile, validate trader’s executions (including but not limited to FX, listed derivatives, Bond, FX Derivatives, IR Derivatives, Equity Derivatives and Credit Derivatives) Own query remediation, trade life-cycling and other day-to-day processing, ensuring timely escalation, in order to minimise risk Understand the FX, listed Derivatives, Bond, FX Derivatives, IR Derivatives, Equity Derivatives and Credit Derivatives lifecycle from front to back and be the subject matter expert and go-to person for the core systems processing

Drive continuous improvement and innovate:

Partner with Technology to deliver transformation Work with FO to identify booking model improvements and drive efficiency New business enablement and solutions, partner to deliver strategic FM initiatives Constantly seek opportunities to improve global consistency, work closely with the Hubs (GBS) and other regions to close gaps and standardise processes. Engage with industry bodies and vendors to identify opportunities to enhances processes and systems and drive efficiency Be the subject matter expert for MIS, cost-per-trade, touch points per trade – drive their evolution and identify areas to proactively add value through improved data Achieve regulatory compliance and future proof the Middle Office model through a strong understanding of current rules and anticipation of upcoming regulations

Face of Operations to Credit Desk locally – primary point of contact:

Insulate FM from post execution processing / queries, represent Operations functions Build team profile with the Front Office Stakeholder engagement, 2-way flow of information – “Trusted Advisor”

Build strong relationship with Hub teams (GBS) to facilitate efficient communications and speedy resolutions of issues:

Identify and close knowledge gaps within the Hubs through hands on training Daily KPI monitoring vs SLA

Operations representation for external/internal and regulator scheduled audits:

Ensure Audit points are addressed within timeline

Adherence to Ops Risk Framework standards of implementation and process management:

Continuous review of procedures and booking model

Business

Business alignment / Product expertise: Product specialists who understand business priorities and strategy, define optimal solutions leveraging industry leading facilities and influence behaviour through countenance

Processes

Connect: Build bridges across the bank to simplify current operating model, create efficiencies and identify new opportunities Leadership and Market presence: Own your domain and influence product evolution, define internal standards and shape future utilities through selective industry positioning

Risk Management

Risk Manager: Define the standard to effectively control the T-0 business day; understand regulations, key trends, and external incidents; voice opinions and concerns; protect the bank

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

Front Office: Traders, Sales, COO Middle Office Support functions: Trade Control team, Settlements team, Margin Operations, Product Control, Technology

Other Responsibilities

Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Hong Kong; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); 

Our Ideal Candidate

Education: University Degree Preferred Languages: English (A Must), Cantonese

Minimum Qualifications:

University degree preferred

Required Experience:

Subject matter expert of Equities / Credit products in terms of product characteristics, risk, market data and P&L: Minimum 7-10 years Financial Markets experience ideally from a top tier bank Understanding of front-to-back processes and system flows

Required Skills:

Analytical and process improvement mindset Thrive on working in fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Fast learner with the ability to think out of the box, drive change and provide solutions Knowledge of Murex / APEX preferable plus Credit and Equities Products Proficient in Excel (pivots, lookups and basic VBA would be an advantage)

Strong inter-personal skills:

Confident communicator able to adapt style to Front Office and offshore colleagues Ability to influence demanding individuals Impact and gravitas to drive meetings with senior Ops and FO management Demonstrate strong teamwork and values mindset

Role Specific Technical Competencies

Products and Services Process Improvement Risk Management

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