Head of Operations – Private Banking recruitment
Job Responsibilities:
Commercial/Business Orientation
This is a high exposure role that requires a very professional person that work hands-on with all middle to senior management. The candidate should be self-motivated, with good interpersonal skills.
Functional Knowledge
Functional knowledge/experience in back office support is required. Prior working experience in private banking as well as knowledge of internal controls, processes and front-to-back transactions systems are important. It would be beneficial if the person had previous experience in control functions within Middle Office, Trade Support, Operations, or an Audit type role of performing operational control risk assessments. Analytical thinking is required.
Professional Skills
This role requires good organizational skills to be able to plan and coordinate several tasks at one time. Attention to detail and quality of presentation is a must, especially since the reports produced will be used by senior management to assess their level of risk/supports.
Ability to communicate in English and with different departments within the Bank is important particularly to coordinate/facilitate meetings, and to obtain business related data from the line person and management. It will also be important to have excellent team work skills, given that coordination is required across regional offices.
Flexibility is a key element as is the ability to understand and react to changes in senior management's priorities.
Job Requirements:
- MinimumUniversitydegree level;
- At least 10 years experience in private banking or wealth management team within a commercial bank, holding similar or equivalent position;
- Provision of back office support functions; and
- Experience in sourcing of back office support functions will definitely be an advantage
- Fluent in English and spoken Chinese is a must.
Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities. Your application may be forwarded to other international offices for recruitment purposes. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and all personal data of applicants will be kept in strict accordance to the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance.
