AVP - Operations

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Vice President - Operations

Principal responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the reputation of Securities Services for service delivery through effective and continual inter-action with key clients, technical input and feedback, deployment and co-ordination of all staff involved in the delivery of client service
• Ensure that all services provided to clients are appropriately positioned and executed and follow up with operational departments where the service levels do not meet expectations
• Proactive risk management - identify and prioritize MSIIs (Management Self-Identified issues, Top and Emerging Risk) for the department and ensure remedial action taken to address areas of risk within the operation.
• Mitigate risk through efficient usage of Technology i.e. strategic solutions, review technology developments, identify areas of risk and ensure appropriate focus on mitigating such areas. 
• Risk governance - ensure procedures, operational guides and other internal supporting documentation are up to date.
• Ownership for capacity reporting including monthly reporting on progress to AOP headcount, WFP and FRP.
• Managing department recruitment process, shortlisting candidates for interview and making recommendations on hire decisions. 
• Management planning - ensure robust MIS in place to allow for review of departmental performance, trend analysis, knowledge sharing etc.
• People management - build action plans to reduce key man risk, through targeted upskilling and cross training programs.
• Training requirements - identify training needs and work closely with Business Training team to ensure training is delivered to all staff levels.

• A graduate/ post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance and Banking is a must have. Higher qualification not a bar provided aspirations commensurate with the position.
• Professional Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required)
• Knowledge of securities industry essential
• At least 5-7 years of Prior experience in Transfer Agency & Registrar or Fund services operations is must.
• Working knowledge and prior experience/understanding of regulations such as CASS (Client Money), IMR (Investor Money regulations, GDPR, FATCA and CRS, CSSF.
• Demonstration of strong knowledge of TA Operational Transaction Activity for the UK/Europe/Asia industry specifically Luxemburg Transfer Agency is desirable.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Word

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