APAC Algo Trading Risk Leader

Jefferies; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies is seeking a VP/SVP to join the Global Algorithmic & Electronic Trading Risk team in Hong Kong. The role delivers second-line oversight of electronic executions, ensuring risk controls across APAC markets and cross-regional initiatives.

The candidate should have 5+ years in electronic trading, algo risk, or market structure in APAC, with deep knowledge of APAC market mechanics, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in electronic trading, algo risk, or market structure in APAC.
• Deep knowledge of APAC exchange and ATS market structure across multiple venues.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; capable of handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily second-line oversight of electronic trading activities across APAC markets.
• Assess algo behaviour and order flow in APAC market structure complexities and communicate risks to the business.
• Represent the risk team's view in cross-functional reviews on market structure and exchange rule changes.
• Engage with markets platform team to provide independent risk assessment for algo changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with exchange contacts and regional counterparts to ensure early risk visibility.
• Review testing of algo releases and control changes for APAC conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market structure knowledge

APAC experience

Education

Undergraduate STEM degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Jefferies is seeking a VP/SVP to join the Global Algorithmic & Electronic Trading Risk team in Hong Kong. The role delivers second-line oversight of electronic executions, ensuring risk controls across APAC markets and cross-regional initiatives.

The candidate should have 5+ years in electronic trading, algo risk, or market structure in APAC, with deep knowledge of APAC market mechanics, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration across teams.