Trade Settlement & Confirmations Operations – Head of TSCO Hong Kong - VP

Details of the Division and Team:    

The Head of Trade Settlement & Confirmations Operations (TSCO), Hong Kong is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing Markets and Cash Operations, with primary focus on FX, Money Markets, Treasury settlements, payments, and liquidity‑related activities.

The role acts as the senior operations representative in Hong Kong, partnering closely with Markets, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and regulators to support business growth, operational resilience, and regulatory engagement, particularly in relation to HKMA requirements on payments and liquidity.

This position requires a strong Markets‑aligned operations leader with the ability to manage teams, face off to regulators, and support expanding Markets and Treasury activity across Hong Kong and Greater China.

What we will offer you:        

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Competitive Salary and non-contributory pension

• 20 days annual leave plus generous number of public holidays

• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family

• A range of flexible benefits including retail discounts, gym benefits, wellbeing incentives

• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR program plus take volunteering leave days

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide end‑to‑end leadership and oversight of Markets and Cash Operations, including FX, Money Markets, Treasury settlements, payments processing, and funding/liquidity activities
• Act as the senior escalation point for settlement failures, funding breaks, liquidity issues, and operational risk incidents
• Partner closely with Front Office, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to support Markets activity and balance sheet usage
• Lead regulatory engagement with HKMA and other local regulators, particularly on payments, liquidity management, operational controls, and resilience
• Ensure a strong control environment across trade settlement, confirmations, payments, and cash operations, in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations
• Drive operational efficiency, risk reduction, and process improvements, including support for system enhancements and change initiatives
• Manage and develop the local TSCO team, fostering a strong risk culture, talent development, and succession planning
• Support business growth initiatives, licensing activities, and regional coordination across APAC Markets Operations

Your skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as CPA or CFA are advantageous
• 8–10+ years of experience in Markets Operations, Cash Operations, or Treasury Operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong hands‑on exposure to FX, Money Markets, Treasury settlements, payments, and liquidity‑related operations
• Proven experience engaging with regulators, particularly HKMA, on payments, liquidity, or operational risk matters
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex stakeholders, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, regulated environment
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex operational issues clearly
• Fluency in English is required; Cantonese and Mandarin are strongly preferred to support Hong Kong and Greater China business

How we’ll support you:        

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• Coaching and support from experts in your team

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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Deutsche Bank & Diversity:

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.