Role Overview
A leading Regional bank is seeking a Vice President of Treasury Operations to lead a team in managing middle- and back-office treasury processes. This role focuses on overseeing settlements, mitigating operational risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving seamless transaction execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership: Supervise and direct the operations team across products including Money Market, FX, Securities, Bonds, and FRCD issuance.
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Risk & Settlement Oversight: Monitor settlement risks, resolve irregular transactions, and enforce adherence to internal policies and bank guidelines.
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Regulatory & Executive Reporting: Prepare and compile operational reports for senior management, Head Office, and regulatory bodies.
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Policy & Governance: Continuously review and update policy and procedure manuals to comply with evolving regulatory standards.
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Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and regional branches to facilitate accurate settlements.
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Projects & Ad-Hoc Tasks: Lead assigned operational projects and ad-hoc duties as required.
Requirements
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Experience: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years in treasury operations, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
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Product & Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of treasury products, global settlement standards, and clearing infrastructure (e.g., SWIFT, CHATS, CMU).
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Regulatory Acumen: Solid background in banking operations and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Leadership & Communication: Proven team-building, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
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Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
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Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office; exposure to VBA, Excel Macros, or Alteryx is an advantage.
