vice president, treasury operations (settlement).

about the company.
Our client is a prominent multinational financial institution with a strong global footprint. Recognized for its stability, expansive market presence, and commitment to operational excellence, the bank provides a supportive work culture that values innovation, continuous professional development, and high standards of service.

about the team.
You will join an established, high-performing treasury operations team. The work environment is collaborative and structured, focused on maintaining robust risk controls while driving modernization. As a senior leader, you will mentor experienced staff, collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, and interface with regional management.

about the job.

• Control and supervise daily market settlement operations to maintain maximum accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
• Approve transactions across internal systems and validate payment details with counterparties, trade entries, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor settlement risks, troubleshoot operational irregularities, and resolve settlement exceptions.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of operational and regulatory reports for senior management, local authorities, and Head Office.
• Streamline existing workflows, strengthen internal risk controls, update operational manuals, and conduct staff training.
• Lead transformation projects and automation initiatives using VBA and Python to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist the Group Head in defining and executing departmental business objectives.

skills & experiences required.

• Degree holder in Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in treasury market operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory/people management role.
• Strong technical expertise in treasury products, including Interest Rate Swaps, Cross Currency Swaps, and Debt Capital Markets.
• In-depth knowledge of settlement infrastructure including SWIFT, CHATS, CMU, and securities settlement (e.g., HKD Exchange Fund Bills and Bonds).
• Solid understanding of global settlement practices and regulatory frameworks, including OTC Derivatives Transaction Repository reporting and HKMA regulatory reporting obligations.
• Practical familiarity or working knowledge of VBA and Python for process improvement and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient command of written and spoken English and Chinese