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:

• Financial Performance Monitoring and Control
- Monitor and review Wholesale Banking Group’s (“WBG”) overall business and financial performance, and issue alerts and recommendations where necessary, to support WBG teams in achieving performance in line with strategies, targets and budgets.
- Manage asset and liability growth aligning with the Bank’s directives.
- Drive and monitor Loan Net Interest Margin (NIM) and Deposit NIM to ensure stable net interest income contribution to WBG, especailly Fixed Deposit income contrinution.
- Ensure accuracy of financial figures in systems and all reporting of WBG’s performance. Liaise with business, finance and operations teams for prompt rectifications of any errors.

• Business Information Management and Analysis
- Act as WBG Data Owner and supervise the team to provide analysis of business and management information and related support to WBG and working counterparts in the Bank.
- Monitor and manage fund flows of WBG to ensure straight compliance of all regulatory and internal caps and limits.
- Manage the design and development of WBG MIS infrastructure and projection mechanisms to provide accurate and robust business and management information analysis.
- Provide business advice on any growth opportunities, product cost of fund and pricing, and regulatory and market practice.

• Asset & Liability Management and Costing Control
- Provide asset and liability projections to Financial Management Group (“FMG”) and Central Treasury Unit (“CTU”) to manage the Bank book.
- Proactive management on L/D of the bank via liquidity control on WBG book.
- Manage deposit costs of WBG including through designing the price matrix for different currencies.
- Approve deposit pricing to manage deposit portfolio in both liquidity and P&L perspective.
- Recommend loan pricing to ascertain the overall return of group portfolio.
- Prioritize loan deals with consideration of pricing, strategic development and other factors at the time of tight liquidity.

• Liaison with FMG and other counterparties
- Provide comments and liaise with FMG and/or CTU on fund transfer pricing structure, management of WBG’s liquidity (including liability costs), financial reporting and all matters related to the financial management of WBG.

• Others
- Manage any special projects or duties assigned by supervisor.
- Implement and comply with anti-money laundering policies and relevant procedures.
- Provide management oversight and develop/maintain a strong compliance culture regarding regulatory and compliance matters as well as anti-money laundering / counter terrorist financing control activities.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business Administration / Finance / Statistics / Accounting or related technical disciplines
• Minimum 12 years of Business Intelligence, Finance or Accounting experience in Banking or related industry
• Corporate banking experience preferred
• CPA qualification or equivalent preferred
• Good knowledge in banking products, in particular assets and liabilities products
• Understand industry and market developments relating to corporate banking
• Understand the Bank’s policies, governance frameworks, procedures, practices, standards and applicable local and regional regulations to ensure quality, effective financial management and regulatory compliance on financial matters
• Proficient in financial, business and management information analysis and reporting tools and models
• Familiarize with accounting and regulatory policies/rules on financial reporting