Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic real estate plan aligned with the bank's long-term goals, policies and procedures.
• Lead the team and manage the leasing-related matters, including lease terms negotiations, new sites feasibility studies and leasing document management.
• Proactively market vacant bank-owned properties and assist to manage the repossessed properties.
• Prepare and manage the procurement plan, annual budget for occupancy and other operating costs on both bank-wide and departmental perspectives.
• Provide regular management reports on portfolio performance, project status, cost savings achieved, and potential risks.
• Plan and coordinate internal events and employee activities
• Lead the transition plan for the new canteen setup and oversight the cost and performance management of canteen operation.
• Establish operating standards and daily routines for canteen service and monitor the performance of service provider on overall canteen operations
• Serve as the liaison between the bank and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including acting as the key contact point for all audit-related activities and reviews
• Identify and mitigate property-related risks (financial, operational, reputational).
• Act as the controller by working closely with other teams within Corporate Services Department to ensure that all team’s policies and procedures comply with regulations and requirements.
• Handle special tasks and ad hoc assignments.
• Provide coaching and guidance to subordinates as required to ensure that they are competent to perform the jobs.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business Administration or related disciplines;
• Minimum 8 years of solid experience in lease and financial management field is preferred;
• Good exposure in financial management for Corporate Services function is an advantage;
• Excellent project, stakeholder and people management skills;
• Sound knowledge in lease management related in commercial and residential leasing;
• Good PC knowledge, including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua.