Head of Settlements - Global FinTech

  • Hong Kong
  • HKD 960,000
  • Discipline:
  • Ref: 49544

My client is a leading global fintech and blockchain expanding rapidly in Asia and are seeking a highly experienced Settlements Specialist to join their B2C and B2B teams. Successful candidates will be responsible for managing a stable team, enhancing governance and controls, and driving process improvements to reduce manual work.

Responsibilities

 
  • Lead and manage the global settlement function, including trade, deposit, and withdrawal operations across multiple asset classes
  • Strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
  • Champion automation, implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
  • Be the SME for complex settlement issues, partnering with Treasury, Finance, Risk, and Compliance, as well as banks, custodians, and regulators
  • Provide strategic oversight, reporting, and leadership to support team development and operational excellence
 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
  • 10+ years of Settlement/Operations experience, with TradFi/large financial institutions managerial experience
  • Experience in FinTech, Crypto, or Digital Asset Exchanges will be an additional bonus 
  • Excellent experience in Governance, Risk, and Control Frameworks as well as with Settlement Systems, Automation tools, and cross-border team management
  • Strong knowledge of settlement practices across FX, securities, and/or digital assets
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in Mandarin and English

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We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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  • Negotiable
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  • Ireland
  • EUR 100,000
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Employment Type: Permanent

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  • Support customer engagements, product demonstrations, and strategic go-to-market initiatives.

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  • Mentor colleagues and help shape product management best practices across the organisation.

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  • Experience working with AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, or modern software platforms.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and business audiences.

  • A customer-first mindset, commercial awareness, and a passion for innovation.

Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, AI infrastructure, MLOps, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, or AI governance would be highly desirable.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in AI and innovation, where you'll:

  • Play a key role in shaping products that influence the future of enterprise AI.

  • Work with highly talented engineers, architects, and AI specialists on complex, high-impact challenges.

  • Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and income protection.

  • Benefit from flexible hybrid working and a strong commitment to professional development, learning, and career progression.

  • Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous growth.

 

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