Head of Operations, Commercial & Investment Bank

Reporting to the APAC Chief Operating Officer, you will provide full operational and strategic support to all lines of business across Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and China). These will include but are not limited to Trade Finance, Commodities, Global Markets and the Private Bank. You will evaluate current business processes and procedures and ensure efficient and cost-effective changes are made where necessary. You will also monitor treasury back office activities to ensure settlements on cash payment and receipts are made in a timely manner. A key component to this role is to raise awareness of Risk and how to measure and mitigate such. Leading a dynamic team, you will also be responsible for the development and coaching of internal talent and the overall promotion of the Operations team to the business. Key to this will be the need to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and to provide them with useful and actionable management information.

The successful candidate will possess at least 12-15 years' experience leading an Operations team within a Global Corporate and Investment Bank. A strong working knowledge of trade settlements, securities financing and custody is preferred as is exposure to regulatory impacts on commodities and trade finance practices. The ability to communicate Risk effectively is a key competent to the success of the incumbent. First-rate people management and coaching skills are prerequisites. Excellent communication skills in English and a Chinese language essential.

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September 17, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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