Depositary Services Officer / Manager

The Depositary Services Team is responsible for delivering trustee and fiduciary services in Hong Kong.

This role will support the Head of Depositary Services in strengthening the depositary service platform and fostering a strong compliance and risk culture across the business.

The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of specialized training programs for relevant staff in collaboration with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Depositary Services, the Depositary Services Officer / Manager is responsible for:

• processing fund sponsors’ directions and preparing necessary documentation
• reviewing trust/fund documentation to ensure documents or instructions are in order
• ensuring the books and records required to be kept by State Street are properly kept and maintained
• reviewing and commenting on amendments to fund constitutive and offering documents
• reviewing and managing the preparation of the funds’ financial statements
• working closely with colleagues locally and in other State Street locations
• performing oversight of trustee/custodian and delegated services
• performing due diligence on service providers
• attending client/internal meetings and preparing meeting materials
• identifying breaches, risks and other matters, and advising clients
• working closely with and supporting other Depositary Services Team members
• helping establish an appropriate compliance/risk culture in the business units
• supporting business development initiatives and other ad hoc assignments

Experience / Qualifications

• University Graduate, preferably in business/finance or related disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in trustee and fiduciary services
• Possess a good understanding of the legal, regulatory, compliance and risk requirements
• Solid knowledge of investment products and investments generally
• Type 13 Regulated Activities licensed preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong team player, self-motivated, ability to work effectively and autonomously
• Excellent command of both written and spoken in English and Chinese