Operations Management – Operations – AVP/VP, Syndicate Operations & Change Specialist

About Us:
Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Job Description:

• Serve as a subject matter expert to support IBD, DCM & ECM business unit, manage operational processes to ensure successful new issuance,
• Oversee deal closing, settlement, and funding processes for IPO and syndicated products
• Ensure accurate deal booking, allocation, and reconciliation across internal systems
• Act as the primary escalation point for trade discrepancies, fails, and operational issues. 

Process Optimization & Controls

• Design and implement scalable operational workflows to enhance efficiency in syndication processes. 
• Partner with Technology & COO teams to improve automation (straight-through processing, replatforming and AI-driven reconciliation). 
• Develop and enforce controls to mitigate operational, legal, and compliance risks. 

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Front Office (ECM, DCM, sales, trading), Legal, Risk, and Finance to resolve operational bottlenecks. 
• Manage relationships with agent banks, custodians, and third-party vendors to streamline post-trade execution. 
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal risk assessments

Strategic Initiatives & Reporting

• Drive projects to enhance data integrity, reporting accuracy, and MIS for senior management. 
• Analyze settlement fails, funding delays, and operational losses to recommend corrective actions. 

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in trade support, or capital markets middle/back-office roles at a top-tier bank or financial institution. 
• Expert knowledge of loan/bond documentation (credit agreements, offering memoranda, trade confirmations). 
• Proven leadership experience, managing teams in a high-volume, high-risk environment. 
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting syndicated markets. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin