About the role



Executive Office is responsible for supporting the Bank's executive management in the areas of corporate governance, internal and external communications, brand and reputation management, stakeholder engagement, corporate events and administrative coordination. As a Senior Assistant Property Management - Mandarin Speaking, you will be responsible to provide support in the management of expatriate accommodation and building projects. This is a full time permanent position.




Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of expatriate accommodation, including the booking and coordination of temporary accommodation where required


• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and expense monitoring for the Bank's residential properties and related projects, maintaining financial trackers as required


• Support the maintenance, acquisition and disposal of fixed assets relating to Bank-owned residential properties


• Coordinate with managing agents, maintenance contractors and other relevant parties to resolve maintenance and issues affecting Bank-owned residential properties


• Support expatriates with new tenancy arrangements and assist with the negotiation and management of property rental and lease terms


• Maintain accurate records and filing systems and prepare regular and ad hoc expatriate accommodation reports for HR, Financial Management, Head Office and the Expatriate Management Committee as required


• Support the implementation of building and property projects across the Bank's residential and commercial property portfolio


• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Project Manager, project team and relevant internal departments on property-related projects


• Prepare project correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials and minutes, and maintain accurate project records, logs and documentation


• Perform other related property, facilities and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Degree educated in Business, Finance, Accounting or other relevant subjects


• Relevant experience in Property Management within Financial Services or a regulated environment is desirable


• Good awareness and understanding of current compliance and regulatory requirements


• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills


• Proactive and willing to learn


• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities


• Problem solving skills


• Team player


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Working here



Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.




Learning and Development



We strive to offer you a continuous learning environment and we will invest in your development. We provide personalised and varied learning tools to support your growth and career through:

• access to the best in class qualifications from leading professional bodies such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute


• 24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge


• regular pan-bank stay connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network


• exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile


• developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success, through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme

• encouraging a "growth" personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week


• embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to "future-proof" your career


• promoting cross cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutions

Benefits



We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suits your needs, including:



Private

Healthcare



Pension



Employee Assistance Programme



Complimentary

Lunch



Cycle to

work scheme



Retail

Discounts




Meet our People



Celine Luo

Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime and Compliance



Bank of China is a great platform for everyone who wants to gain different knowledge and self-development. I started as a Junior Associate and had the opportunities to gain invaluable working experience in two different departments. I am happily working here, as an Assistant Vice President in the Financial Crime and Compliance department. I believe I will continue to grow here, not only in my career development but also in my personal wellbeing.



Daniel Shulakov

Senior Associate,

Credit Management



I joined Bank of China as a university graduate and I believe I have found the best place for me. From the first day my priority was always to learn. This was quickly recognised by my department, which provided me with the platform to grow, and my colleagues have been very helpful in the guidance they have provided me with along my journey. There are ample opportunities to grow with the Bank and it all depends on how much one would like to develop themselves.



Rita Cobbold

Vice President - Head of Customer Due Diligence, CFU Middle Office



I have been working at Bank of China for almost 8 years. In March 2022 I was promoted to VP - Head of Customer Due Diligence and I lead the CDD Unit. There are so many great things about working for the company. My favourite is probably the Bank's commitment to identifying talent and nurturing them to develop into great leaders. The Bank embraces employees of all experience levels, backgrounds, and beliefs. They understand the value of a diverse team and make efforts to hire a variety of people. Working here has really enhanced my knowledge, my understanding of different cultures, leadership skills and a sense of direction for the future.



Ashley Watson

AVP - Security Operations & Risk Manager, General Administration



Over the past four years at Bank of China UK, I have had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in my role as the Security Operations and Risk Manager. My role involves safeguarding the bank's operations through robust risk management and proactive security strategies. Every day brings new challenges, and the dynamic nature of the role keeps me engaged and motivated. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is being part of a truly diverse and multicultural environment. Collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds has broadened my perspective and enriched both my professional and personal experiences.