Remittance Operations Manager - Leading Retail Bank | Hong Kong, HK

A leading retail bank is looking for an experienced candidate in Remittance Operations for planning, directing, coordinating and controlling the operations of the business.

Responsibilities
• Closely monitor daily remittance / payment services process, distribution of SWIFT messages, make sure that they are duly completed effectively;
• Review and authorize payment instruction in various payment systems such as SWIFT, RTGS, Alnova etc;
• Ensure the subordinates to comply with the rules and regulated requirements of governing authorities;
• Liaise and communicate with others departments on payment services, SWIFT related operational and control matters;
• Closely monitor the data maintenance in various remittance / payment services system and RMA maintenance in SWIFT; and
• Ensure any discrepancies and/or irregularities are followed-up in a timely manner and are reported to related parties properly
• Participate actively in any ad-hoc projects for the department/Bank as required

Requirements
• University graduate, preferably major in Banking, Economics, Finance; OR
• AHKIB or equivalent professional qualifications is an advantage;
• Preferable over 6 years’ related experience in banking sector cover the followings:
• At least 3 years in supervisory position on operation support
• Sound knowledge of payment services
• Able to lead a team to ensure excellent services are provided
• Good understanding of relevant policies, procedures, practices and rules
• A team leader with good communication skills and risk awareness
• Comprehensive knowledge in AML / Compliances requirements on payment transactions;
• Familiar with various payment systems, such as SWIFT, RTGS, RMA, etc. is preferable;
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.