AVP, Operations Planning

Our client, an esteemed Regional Corporate Bank, is looking to hire an AVP- Operations Planning for their Operations department. This incumbent will assist the team head to provide operations and business support, manage operational compliance and conduct planning in the operations department.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deploy resources to support various centralized functions to other operations groups, e.g. issuance of audit confirmations, reports, etc.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry practice, e.g. DPS, PDPO and CoBP observance and implement the requirements in the Bank's operations
• Ensure sanction screening is properly performed on SWIFT communications; partner with Head Office and AML team for list maintenance and system enhancements; perform first level investigation and liaise with AML team when suspicious hit is found
• Liaise with different stakeholders, e.g. Head Office and other internal departments in driving risk, regulatory and productivity related projects, system enhancement projects
• Organize training / workshop to enhance stakeholder's knowledge on transaction operations as required
• Provide end-to-end support to business desk from the operation perspective

Requirements:

• University graduated in Finance, Business Administration or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in banking operations/ payment with 2 years' supervisory and project management experience.
• Well versed in bank regulatory requirements and ordinances such as DPS, PDPO, CoBP, etc.
• Able to make sound judgment on observance and implementation of rules and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and able to maintain a pleasant relationship with colleagues at different levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese