Assistant Manager, Fund Administration, Securities Services

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

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day fund administration operation tasks, including record keeping, reconciliation, trade processing, subscription/redemption processing, securities master and price processing, NAV production, client reporting, etc.
• Liaise with relevant parties; manage end-to-end processing procedures and closely work with custody team, Banking teams and external client contact
• Collaboration with custody team and Banking teams to resolve client issues, and to improve client experience with our delivery
• Maintain documentation on operating procedures and operating guideline related to fund administration, and on SOP related to client product specification and customized requirements
• Optimize workflow so as to enhance operating efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Assist in the system and procedure set up on fund administration operation process.
• Assist Securities Services Team to provide professional FA expertise in relation to custody, fund admin and other related services
• Perform other duties as delegated and assigned by the management

Requirements:

1. Education Qualification
• Degree holder in Account, Economics, or Finance or related discipline.

2. Working Experiences
•  Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in related areas in Fund Administration or Accounting

3. Professional Examination/ License:
•  CPA preferred

4. Business Knowledge
• Complete and comprehensive knowledge of investment fund operations and securities market operations
• Complete and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles (HKFRS, IFRS, GAAP etc)
• Be familiar with regulatory requirements (esp. HK SFC) of collective investment scheme/mutual fund/unit trust
• Familiar with and the Bank’s policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices, standards and applicable local and regional regulations to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance