This role is responsible for accounting and regulatory reporting processes for the Hong Kong Branch.
The successful candidate will contribute to the integrity and accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting while driving process improvements and automation initiatives over the financial information.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting
- Performs general ledger control and reconciliations on daily basis and propose accounting adjustments where required
- Supports month-end closing and the preparation of Head Office reporting package and templates
- Support other duties in the team where necessary
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance
- Prepares HKMA banking returns and surveys and other statutory surveys and ensures accurate and timely submission
- Performs daily monitoring functions of regulatory ratios observed in the Branch
- Monitors communications from HKMA to ensure that regulatory queries are responded timely
- Maintain robust controls and governance frameworks and support internal or external audits
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive automation and enhancement of regulatory reporting processes using automation and AI tools
- Support system change initiatives, including implementation of new reporting solutions and process optimisation
Experience
- At least 5 years of work experience in financial institutions in the accounting or reporting areas
- Academic background in accounting with CPA qualifications or experience in Big 4 is an advantage
- Track record in driving system changes, or process improvements is a plus
Technical Expertise
- Good knowledge of HKMA regulatory framework and reporting requirements
- Good understanding of IFRS particularly treatments on corporate and investment banking products
- Proficiency in data tools (Power Query, SQL) and AI tools for automation and data analysis is a plus
- Proficiencies in English and Chinese, and can speak in Mandarin
Personal Attributes
- Attention to details with good control mindset
- Collaborative team player with good stakeholder management
Skills Required
- 5 years of experience in financial institutions in accounting or reporting
- Academic background in accounting with CPA qualifications or experience in Big 4
- Experience in driving system changes or process improvements
- Good knowledge of HKMA regulatory framework and reporting requirements
- Good understanding of IFRS for corporate and investment banking products
- Proficiency in data tools and AI tools for automation and data analysis
- Proficiency in English and Chinese, including Mandarin
Santander Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Santander and has not been reviewed or approved by Santander.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of eligible pay and immediate vesting are highlighted as core strengths, supporting long‑term savings. This is reinforced by company‑paid disability and life/AD&D coverage that bolster financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off typically ranges from 18–30 days in the U.S. with 11 paid holidays, plus dedicated volunteer and development time; the UK features a minimum of 25 days with buy/sell options. Some roles also use self‑managed PTO, offering additional flexibility depending on team norms.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. parental benefits include 8 weeks paid for all parents and a total of 16 weeks paid for birth mothers, with flexibility for reduced hours around childbirth. Caregiver leave and dependent‑care programs add further family support.
Santander Insights
What We Do
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
