Assistant Vice President - Derivatives Trading Operations (Morning Shift) - Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking high-caliber professionals to manage operations for trading futures and options across multiple underlying assets and indices. You will develop rules and policies for derivatives market trading and monitor the trading system to ensure a transparent, fair, and efficient environment.

The role requires leadership and oversight across strategy execution and project implementation, with focus on risk controls, cross-team collaboration, and continual improvement of trading operations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Information Technology or related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial markets, exchange/trading operations or derivatives.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives products, market practices and trading procedures.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with sound judgment under time-critical situations.
• Proficient in English and Chinese; Putonghua an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Power BI, SQL, VBA, Python or similar tools is a plus.
• Shift duties are required; prior shift experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute Morning Shift trading operations and support the Morning Shift Team Lead in daily activities.
• Manage operational risks, exceptional cases, and contingency measures during live market operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, Exchange rules and procedures.
• Maintain timely communication with participants, internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate projects, system enhancements, new product implementations, and policy reviews.
• Drive workflow automation and process improvements; enhance controls.
• Prepare operating procedures, management reports and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Derivatives knowledge

Communication & analytics

Automation & scripting

Shift work experience

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance/ Economics/ Statistics/ IT

Tools

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Company Introduction:

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.

Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Company Introduction:

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.

Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

The Derivative Trading Operations team operates the regions' premier derivative markets with expanding global reach. Our team comprises of highly trained individuals with deep knowledge of the working of financial markets as well as rules and regulations that protect the integrity of the market.

We are looking forward to bringing in a high-calibre professionals to manage the operations for the trading of futures and options on various underlying assets or indices such as equity indices, equities, currency, interest rate and commodities products, and developing the rules and policies for derivatives market trading. The candidate will also operate and monitor the derivatives trading system and operations, and ensures that the trading environment is transparent, fair, orderly and efficient according to the relevant rules and regulations established by the exchange. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership and oversight on various key initiatives with responsibility spanning across strategy execution and project implementation.

If you aspire working in an environment that values tangible deliverables which will have a sustainable impact to the development of Hong Kong Derivatives Market, embraces excellence and collaboration and allows you to demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills at the very centre of global capitals, this will be a perfect role for you.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities:

• Execute Morning Shift trading operations and assist the Morning Shift Team Lead in overseeing daily team activities, including market open preparation, trading session monitoring, issue handling and escalation;
• Manage operational risks, exceptional cases and contingency arrangements during live market operations;
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, Exchange rules and operational procedures;
• Maintain timely communication with Exchange Participants, internal departments and external stakeholders as part of the Derivatives Market command centre;
• Coordinate projects, system enhancements, new product implementation, rule and procedure reviews, user requirements and user acceptance testing;
• Drive workflow automation, process improvement and control enhancement initiatives;
• Maintain operating procedures, management reports and operational documentation, and provide guidance to junior team members as required.

Requirements:

• University degree holder, preferably in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Information Technology or related disciplines;
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in financial markets, exchange operations, trading operations, derivatives or related areas;
• Sound knowledge of derivatives products, market practices, trading operations, trading platforms, rules and procedures;
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment under time-critical situations;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage;
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Power BI, SQL, VBA, Python or other automation tools would be an advantage;
• Shift duties are required; prior shift experience is an advantage.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location:

HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Permanent