HSBC Group

GCB 7

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking to unlock new job opportunities, take a look at the possibilities right on your doorstep here at HSBC.

Trade has been the foundation of HSBC since 1865, it is evolving fast and so are we. With our network, expertise, and solutions we’re placed to help clients make sense of emerging trends, risks, and opportunities by being the global connectors, innovative problem solvers and strategic partners.

We connect the world through trade. Our footprint gives clients access to roughly 90% of world trade flows providing a powerful mix of local, regional, and global knowledge to help them spot new growth opportunities. We are innovative problem solvers that provide a safer, smoother digital trade experience. We solve business challenges through growth, disruption, or uncertainty, and we bring clients insights and ideas to enable grow and protect their business.

Our comprehensive suite of products and services can be combined into global solutions that help make it easier for businesses to manage trade risk, process trade transactions, and fund trade activities.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Corporate Trust Officer.

Principal Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• To support Common Depository and Corporate Trust functions
• Effective daily management of the related physical global notes maintaining and implementing controls in line with the FIM, client agreements and local regulations
• Deposit, withdrawal and return of global notes in/out of the vault and to our clients, driving improvements in the current vault management process and control environment and be an advocate and role model for driving and executing process improvements and standards of excellence
• Work closely with teams regarding day-to-day activities in relation to Bond closings and ongoing servicing including new issuances, coupon payments, redemption payments and corporate action events, including global notes authentication
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and ICSD initiatives that may impact Operations to ensure procedures and systems remain current
• Establish and maintain relationships with peer contacts in other regions to ensure alignment and consistency on best practices and liaison with stakeholders including ICSDs, Issuers, Agents, internal Client Service Managers and Transaction Managers; ensure the services provided meet the requirements of internal and external clients
• Understand the Operations workflow and maintain adequate records in all required systems and continuously look to improve our service delivery and work closely with ops teams in sites to achieve this
• Support change initiatives and encourage teams to challenge processes and procedures and support and coverage for Corporate Trust Operations lead 

To be successful you will need:

• Strong relevant operational knowledge and experience in any of the Corporate Trust related products/roles e.g. conventional debt, custody, corporate actions, common depositary or vault management background
• Experience of International Capital markets and ICSD requirements is a strong advantage
• Strong operational risk and control mindset identifying and resolving control gaps with effective escalation management
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment, manage priorities effectively and achieve high standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder management
• Experience of working with split location teams/outsourcing responsibilities
• Mandarin/Cantonese language skills preferred but not essential

When applying, please submit a full resume and attach your appraisal reports for the last two performance years. Your local internal application policy should be followed. For internal applicants in Hong Kong with less than twelve months in their current role, please also obtain and enclose the endorsement from your current line manager in the application as well; for more information you can visit HRDirect and search for content "HKG: Do I need any approval to look for internal career opportunities?".

Opening up a world of opportunity

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.