Computershare

Global Front Office – FX & Trading Project Lead (6-month contract)

Computershare  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong

In this office-based position you’ll experience a supportive approach to your wellbeing and continuous learning opportunities in our friendly and inclusive workplace. Find out more at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare is a global financial administration company, employing over 12,000 people around the world. We provide services in over 20 countries to more than 16,000 clients and 75 million customers.

The Finance function is responsible for providing treasury management services in respect of both client and own funds, financial planning & analysis, financial accounting and reporting, commercial finance and tax support to all business units and functions throughout the Computershare Group.

Treasury Front Office manages the day-to-day fund movements for large dollars. The team performs analyses and recommends a variety of treasury activities including, but not limited to, internal investment activity, external investments, banking relationships, and cash management.

The role must also work collaboratively with other global teams, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and a variety of project related activity.

A role you will love

The FX & Trading Project Lead will conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s foreign exchange (FX) processes, exposures, controls, systems, governance, and operating model. The purpose of the role is to diagnose current‑state risks and inefficiencies, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver clear recommendations to transform how FX is managed across the organisation.

This short‑term role is ideal for a senior treasury practitioner or consultant with deep FX expertise, strong diagnostic skills, and experience delivering transformation recommendations.

  1. Current‑State Assessment of FX Activities
  • Review the end‑to‑end FX workflows globally
  • Map processes across front office, middle office, back office, accounting, and business units
  • Assess performance of current FX solutions, including potential for renegotiating with existing providers
  1. Process, Control & Policy Evaluation
  • Assess the effectiveness of current controls, including approvals, segregation of duties, limit structures, and compliance with treasury policy
  • Identify control gaps & operational risks
  • Review FX‑related policy documents and make recommendations for improvements
  1. Market Benchmarking
  • Compare current FX activities to best‑practice standards in similar multinational organizations
  • Benchmark execution quality, pricing competitiveness, and bank utilization
  1. Recommendations & Future‑State Design
  • Deliver a set of prioritized, actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, control, and risk management
  • Design a target operating model (TOM) covering processes, roles, responsibilities, systems, and control enhancements
  • Identify quick wins, medium‑term actions, and long‑term structural improvements

What will you bring to the role?  

You’ll bring strong project management capability, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to deliver workstreams in a global, fast‑moving environment. You should be able to operate independently, make informed decisions, and build effective relationships across the business. Other key skills required for the role include: 

  • Degree educated or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Expert in Front Office Treasury in a global environment and the associated regulatory landscape;
  • Experienced in developing and implementing Client Treasury strategies in a global organisation, with direct experience of the Treasury framework in multiple jurisdictions;
  • Previously operated at a senior management level;
  • Knowledge in automation and centralisation of a Treasury function; and
  • Expert in overseeing the financial management and fiscal health of the organization

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

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About Computershare

Welcome to a world of potential

Computershare can genuinely be considered an Australian success story. From modest beginnings in 1978, we have become the recognised global leader in our field, employing over 12,000 people in around 90 offices worldwide.

Our success can be attributed to many factors, not least of which is our ability to attract and retain high calibre employees. With a strong focus on delivering certainty, ingenuity and advantage to our clients, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit and an enterprise-wide commitment to service excellence.

Our diverse portfolio of services and products across our entire group of companies, offers the opportunity to expand your skills, experience and responsibilities across a range of industries both locally and internationally. Opening up a world of potential for you.

If you are looking for that first step or next step in your career, we encourage you to visit careers.computershare.com, or please explore the rest of this site for more information about our business, culture and values.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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