Your new company
An International Bank is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Head of Client Service to lead their Client Service team within the Custody Services business. This team‑head role manages a group of 10 experienced professionals, focused on delivering high‑quality support to institutional clients across all enquiries related to post sales activities, including settlements, corporate actions, and front‑office–related service needs.
Your new role
- Lead day‑to‑day handling of client enquiries on settlement, corporate actions, account maintenance, and other custody operations.
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex or urgent client issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Promote service excellence and drive continuous improvements in client experience.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of 10 client service professionals.
- Oversee staffing, workflow prioritisation, performance management, and capability development.
- Create a collaborative, accountable, and solution‑focused team culture.
- Partner closely with Operations teams to resolve issues, enhance processes, and strengthen risk and control standards.
- Work with Front Office / Relationship Management teams on client onboarding, service reviews, and strategic client discussions.
- Liaise with Product, Technology, and regional service partners to ensure consistency and high‑quality client delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
- 15+ years of working experiences in the Client Servicing function within the Financial Services industry, with prior experience in Custody or Securities Services.
- Strong knowledge of the custody securities services industry, specifically in settlement processes, corporate actions, post‑trade operations and front‑office support
- Understanding of Hong Kong market practices; regional exposure is an advantage.
- Proven experience managing institutional client enquiries within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Keith Ho now @22307474. Alternatively, you can send Keith your CV to keith.ho@hays.com.hk . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.