Associate Director, HK WM Operations – Corporate Action & Income Distribution, Operations

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and management of corporate action events, including dividends, interest payments, stock splits, rights issues, and other income distributions
• Monitor and validate income distribution transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with internal departments and external parties to facilitate compliance and seamless execution of corporate actions
• Review operational procedures related to corporate actions and income distributions, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and control
• Support activities for monitoring discrepancies or processing issues, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Drive initiatives for system enhancements and automation to streamline workflows and improve productivity
• Support the implementation of new products and business initiatives related to corporate actions and income distributions, including user acceptance testing and system rollouts
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to front office and operations teams on corporate actions and income distribution matters
• Develop and maintain comprehensive control procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Prepare regular management reports and KPIs to monitor the performance of corporate action and income distribution activities
• Lead and mentor team members, nurturing a high-performing, compliant, and collaborative work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in the securities industry, including bonds and structured products, with a focus on corporate actions and income distributions
• Familiarity with CCASS, DCASS, Euclid, CMU, and other related systems
• Deep understanding of securities, bond, structured products settlement, corporate action workflows, and income distribution procedures
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proven project management capabilities with advanced IT knowledge highly preferred
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (including Putonghua), written and spoken
• Candidates with strong operational expertise and a proactive approach to managing complex processes in securities services are encouraged to apply and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization.