CEO c.q. Managing Director

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• identify strategies and maximize resources to explore new business opportunities locally or internationally to achieve company growth
• able to closely liaise with relevant stakeholders including shareholders, education institutions, local government and joint venture partners
• strong in technical, commercial and financial acumen & perform high standard in financial due diligence, accounting analysis and ultimate valuations of business assets
• lead and manage the commercial and financial aspects of the business, including budgets, expenditure, administration, cost control etc
• enhance corporate governance and improve internal control
• report directly to the board & shareholders, have full P&L responsibilities

Qualifications/Requirements

• master Degree in Business Management/Finance or similar disciplines
• minimum 10 years of relevant management experience with proven track records of financial sector
• excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills
• must be a strategic thinker, pro-active, analytical, meticulous, organized and reliable
• good command of both English and other foreign languages
• listed company experience is an advantage
• flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleagues located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas,in English, to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information, and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• good knowledge of U.S.A/EU/Asian banking industry practices, specifically in respect of payments, posting, billing and customer facing delivery systems
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries
• working knowledge of international banking regulations and their application to payment & cash management banking business is a must
• project management and/or treasury management certifications is a must

E – Commerce director

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• to develop the e-commerce and other emerging e-business
• formulate and implement online ecommerce sales strategies to exceed company targets
• maintain customer satisfaction, delivering contract commitments within cost, scope and time targets
• ensure overall profit of the contract, revenue growth through change control and the identification of new opportunities
• a strong leader with exceptional customer relationship skills, able to quickly build and maintain relationships at the most senior levels both externally and internally
• assess industry and competitive trends and their implications on the business continuously through effective management of market intelligence and research
• make recommendation to the senior management on opportunities for enhanced ROI and market share
• build, inspire, motivate and manage an elite ecommerce business team and to equip them with the right skill sets and mentality in dealing with the demanding and rapid changing online business environment

Qualifications/Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in marketing, computer science or business-related field, master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in sales / online marketing / internet businesses and 4+ years hands-on ecommerce experiencev
• experience in marketing automation platform such as Eloqua, Silverpop, Exact Target, Marketo
• experience integrating automated marketing platform with internal systems i.e. CRM, web applications or other databases
• Google Analytics, Omniture SiteCatalyst or other analytics experience required
• experience with display advertising platforms such as Google AdManager, Eyewonder, Tacoda or other
• solid understanding of the social media space including all top social media outlets and the applications
• expertise with all or some of the following software: Basecamp, MS Office, Adobe CS4 or 5, Google Apps, ECM systems, WCM Systems
• a basic understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, mySQL and Zend is required
• iPhone and/or iPad app strategic experience a plus
• an inspiring leader with strong motivational skills, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• finance Industry Experience & payment systems/gateways is a plus
• fluent in both written and spoken English and other foreign languages
• flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleagues located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, in English, to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries

CFO

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• audit, tax/legal administration, cash management, accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• ensure compliance with government rules and regulations
• coordinate the timely and accurate preparation and consolidation of US GAAP and IFRS management reporting
• perform budget, projection and cost centre planning and coordinate with other departments and group Office counterparts
• produce the management/budgeting reports on a timely basis
• compare the actual results versus budgets and obtain explanations for the variations
• review internal work done by subordinates and ensure procedures and system controls being properly compiled with
• responsible for system development and modification to meet the changing requirements
• manage the capital planning and initiate any necessary actions to ensure that applicable requirements are met at all times
• strengthen controlling function within the Group and the related business units
• reporting to the two managing partners, you will be responsible for all monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting, company secretarial and tax and compliance and all in-house financial and treasury matters for the operation
• in charge of setting up a general office administration team including HR, taxation, compliance and other office administration issues responsible for communicating with auditors, custodian banks and compliance issues and liaise with government bodies

Qualification/Requirements

• university graduate in finance, accounting or related discipline with relevant professional qualifications of CPA, ACCA or equivalent
• proven practical experience in group financial, management accounting and management
• 7 – 10 years of experience in leading accounting position and solid experience in accounting of financial sector
• strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with good analytical and judgment mind
• highly disciplined, international thinking and energetic with positive work attitude
• proven track record of business experience in supporting the board and top management in realizing organic and in-organic growth of the company
• extensive corporate finance, M&A and investor relations experience
• IPO experience a plus
• an independent finance leader with strong mix of business and finance experience
• excellent communication and presentation skills in English and other foreign languages
• frequent travel trips are required
• entrepreneurial and independent mindset to work alone in a non structured newly set up Investment Management company
• working knowledge of Banking Regulations and their application to the payment & cash management banking business
• ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to communicate effectively with management globally flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleagues located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, in English, to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• general knowledge of U.S.A/EU/Asian banking industry practices, specifically in respect of payments, posting, billing and customer facing delivery systems
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries
• project management and/or treasury management certifications is a plus

Financial lawyer c.q. financial legal advisor

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• responsible for ensuring that the business operations comply with laws and regulations and also to provide business support on complex regulatory and legal procedures
• work with legal and compliance teams to understand regulatory framework and requirements for onshore deposit-taking in target markets
• work with technology and operational counterparts to define and implement a cash management mode, set up, funds transfer, funding, trade execution
• work with business partners to define target product offering; develop business requirements to support build-out of these products
• work with legal and compliance teams to develop appropriate client documentation (terms and conditions, account applications, disclosures, etc)
• provide precise and practical counsel and advice to management on any legal and regulatory developments + relevant external laws & regulations and internal codes and policies
• review legal documents especially in the areas of corporate finance
• oversee the legal and compliance aspects of the company’s transactions and the preparation of reports and statements of a legal nature and where appropriate review and advise on contracts to be entered into by the company
• develop legal and compliance infrastructure such as documentation standardization, legal review, approval procedures and compliance rules to support our new product initiatives of various business units
• coordinate and liaise with the company’s external legal advisors, regulators, auditors and other third parties as appropriate
• ensure maximum protection of the company’s legal rights, utilizing broad familiarity with most major legal disciplines
• experience in e-commerce industry preferred
• a strong leader with exceptional relationship skills, able to quickly build and maintain relationships at the most senior levels both externally and internally
• establish tax compliance infrastructure including policies and procedures
• ensure compliance with the statutory tax regulations and adherence to the group tax policy
• provide advisory services to business and support units on tax compliance, new products and services, planning and monitoring potential tax risks as well as identifying and implementing tax efficient structures

Qualifications/Requirements

• holder of LLB degree or degree in finance or related discipline with around 7-10 years of banking or treasury operations experience
• strong Hong Kong and/or Singapore, London, New York, Frankfurt banking experience
• exceptional project management discipline and mindset
• ability to analyze information, draw conclusions, overcome obstacles and articulate effective solutions
• ability to translate business and operational needs into cohesive requirements documents for technology development
• must bring a relentless focus on execution and enjoy taking ownership for the delivery of measurable results
• ability to adapt in a fast paced, dynamic and changing team environment is essential
• strong problem solving skills, able to add value rather than just accept the status quo
• thorough knowledge of company ordinance, securities ordinance and listing rules
• legally sound and commercially minded
• strong leadership and excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, advisory skills
• can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleagues located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills in English, other European languages (advantage Mandarin) with the ability to clearly communicate ideas in English to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• general knowledge of EU/USA/Asian banking industry practices, specifically in respect of payments, posting, billing and customer facing delivery systems
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries
• project management and/or treasury management certifications

IT Banking specialist

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• oversee the development of enterprise information architecture
• develop and maintain development standards, practices and guidelines for data warehouse applications
• co-ordinate the enterprise data principles, model, dictionary and rules
• provide consultation on the development of data architecture of applications
• evaluate and introduce new technologies on data management tools
• coordinating with business user for internal IT changes and business projects
• communicate with technology vendors and manage the IT budget of technology production services
• co-ordinate with technology team in head office for branch automation process-regulatory returns, BCP site connectivity etc
• provide technical support to all branch users

Qualifications/Requirements

• over 10 years IT experience in application development with at least 7 years in data warehouse application & banking development and implementation
• degree holder
• hands on experience + knowledge in the banking industry/clearing house systems(inter banks clearing) including CMU, MBT, RTGS, STET, Finnet, IVS, etc.
• knowledge and experience on internet banking platforms as per USA/EU/Asian guidelines
• experience on production support + infrastructure + application project
• good communication and presentation skills in English and other foreign languages
• good knowledge and experience in swift operations, swift alliance and message management for monitoring and control
• knowledge in MS office, excel, macros and PPT
• knowledge in Cross border payments, multi currency payment systems
• professional and ethical behavior in the actions by ensuring compliance with external legislation, bank standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant
• strong problem analytical, communication, leadership and decision making skills
• flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleague located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, in English, to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries
• project management and/or treasury management certifications (preferred)

IT Manager

Vacancies

• available in Maxland multi-cultural and dynamic working environment in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, India, UK, Germany and the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• act as IT business project manager and drive regional projects
• collaborate with other IT and business teams local and overseas to ensure that the regulatory requirements are delivered with quality within the scope, timeline, and budget
• ensure the core components are implemented and configured to meet business requirements
• participate in the regular project meetings and follow up with other team members to focus on business or technical issues
• document, resolve and escalate project issues to ensure clearance with minimal impact to project progress
• run project planning meetings, produce project plans, status and conduct risk/issue management
• work with analysts to liaise with relevant parties to provide business requirements, facilitate communication and technical issues resolution regarding core system components and upstream/downstream interface enhancements
• understand the system data flows from front to back
• understand the direction of strategic architecture and seek to ensure alignment for the regional regulatory projects
• work with the overseas team to leverage analysis and IT components already implemented for the overseas team
• develop proof-of-concept or prototypes to help crystallize business rules, processes and functions.
• contribute to the functional design of the system solution
• provide input to test plans and testing strategies, conduct system tests and provide coordination support in user acceptance tests
• ensure prompt communication of status update, issue management and risk escalation concerning implementations

Qualifications/Requirements

• disciplined approach to project management with a software engineering or computer science background (either at degree level or working for a software company)
• an understanding of the rules from a business & regulatory perspective leading to practical application
• at least 5 years solid project management experience; project management institution (PMI) certification or equivalent and experienced with Risk based project management is preferable
• strong knowledge of vanilla & derivative financial products across interest rate, fx, credit and equity businesses
• experience working within large/strategic/global programs with global engagement (>5 years)
• experience in prototyping or rapid application development or iterative development (>5 years)
• strong technical experience in Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, UNIX, Solaris, XML, and Java is a plus
• working knowledge of banking regulations and their application to investment banking business
• flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate discussions and interaction with colleagues located in other regions and time zones, occasionally at short notice
• a creative and strong customer-oriented mindset
• excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, in English, to diverse business audiences
• strong project management experience and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• comfortable and adept at taking product questions or new ideas not fully understood by anyone, lead discussions with various parties to determine the relevant pieces of information and distill key points into a clearly presented set of findings, recommendations and action steps
• general knowledge of U.S.A/EU/Asian banking industry practices, specifically in respect of payments, posting, billing and customer facing delivery systems (preferable)
• previous experience in navigating a complex, global organization
• previous experience of working in an international location, across different cultures and with teams based in different countries
• project management and/or treasury management certifications