Assistant General Manager & Team Head, Project Management (Wholesale Banking Group)

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

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Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Head of Business Control Management to define Wholesale Banking Group's ("WBG")  Fintech strategy and develop overall Fintech plan according to WBG’s overall strategic focus and priority.
• Oversee the overall budget and project schedule on WBG’s Fintech plan and deliver regular management update
• Lead effective project management from development of project plan, identify resources, resolve constraints to project implementation, and ensure good quality results are delivered and in line with the Bank’s internal requirements and external regulatory requirements.
• Act as WBG’s representative to participate in Bank-wide Fintech projects and work with working counterparts including but not limited to ITG, BKO, LDO, PCO and TFO to ensure timely and satisfactory project delivery. 
• Closely communicate with end users and bridge the communication between user and respective counterparties for delivery of quality projects
• Prepare project documentation and seek proper management approval according to the approved project management guideline.
• Provide advice and support on project development and management for WBG function business in overseas branch as Head Office role.
• Ensure projects are subject to regular reviews which are in line with the Bank’s and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and comply with anti-money laundering policies and relevant procedures. 

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management or related disciplines.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in banking industry, preferably with wholesale banking or IT project management knowledge.

• Possess the qualification of Associate Fintech Professional (CPFinT(A)) preferred.

• Expert knowledge in industry and market developments relating to IT projects / project management.

• Excellent knowledge in project management, operational risks and control and transaction mechanism in the context of wholesale banking business.

• Excellent knowledge in the Bank’s policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices, standards and applicable local and regional regulations to ensure quality and effective risk management and regulatory compliance.