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Depositary/Fiduciary Services, Officer

Depositary/Fiduciary Services, Officer

Currenex State Street Trust Company
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Job Description

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.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring State Street's duties as Depositary are performed in accordance with applicable legal documentation (including trust deeds, prospectus and fund constitutive documents), relevant laws and regulations, and requirements of financial regulatory authorities and other applicable governing bodies

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • processing fund sponsors directionsin the course ofproper administration of trusts/funds and preparing the necessary documentation (e.g. directors / unitholders resolutions, formal notifications etc.) for effecting such directions

  • reviewing trust/fund documentation (e.g. trust deeds, offering documents, investment management agreements,subscription/redemptiondocuments etc.) to ensure documents or instructions are inorderand the requisite procedures are correctly followed

  • ensuring the books and records required to be kept by State Street, in its capacity as trustee/custodian of the client/trust, 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 and liaising with the auditors, as needed

  • working closely with colleagues locally and in other State Street locations to ensure documents are in order and regulatory filings are completed within the prescribed timeframes

  • perform oversight of trustee/custodian and delegated services generally, including performing daily investment compliance monitoring and regular reviews in relation to the depositary business in accordance with internal policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations

  • performing due diligence on service providers (internal/external) and preparing due diligence reports

  • attending client / internal meetings and preparing appropriate meeting materials / post-meeting minutes, as appropriate

  • identifying breaches, risks and other matters, and advising clients on the trustee or fiduciary aspects of such matters and/or escalating such matters for rectification or reporting in a timely manner

  • work closely with and support other Depositary Services Team members and act as backup as and when needed

  • help establish an appropriate compliance/risk culture in the business units, including in the development of specialized training programs for relevant staff, in conjunction with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Operations and promoting compliance/risk awareness

  • support business development initiativesand other ad hocassignments as required

Experience / Qualifications

  • University Graduate, preferably in business/finance or related disciplines

  • Minimumof5 yearsexperienceintrustee and fiduciaryservices, preferably in trustoperations previous Regulatory / Paralegal / Company Secretary / Compliance experience in financial services sector (trustee / asset management) could also be considered for this role

  • Possess a good understanding of the legal, regulatory, compliance and risk requirements associated with a trustee and fiduciary environment

  • Solid knowledge of investment products (regulated / unregulated) and investments generally

  • Type 13 RegulatedActivitieslicensedpreferred. Candidate without the license will be expected to obtain it

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

  • Strong team player, self-motivated, abilitytowork effectively and autonomously

  • Excellent command of both written and spokeninEnglishandChinese

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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