Assistant Vice President – Risk Systems Assurance, Operations Risk Platform & Analytics, Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking a high calibre senior QA professional to join the Risk Systems Assurance team under Operations Risk Platform & Analytics to lead testing for new product launches and platform upgrades.

This role requires strong financial domain knowledge, proven leadership in large-scale system testing, and the ability to collaborate with business, technology and external vendors to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) in a related field.
• 7+ years of QA/testing experience with 3+ years leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with Confluence and JIRA.
• Proficient in Excel and VBA.
• Experience in risk management or financial domain.
• Experience in BA is a must.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business owners and users to understand, analyse and document requirements
• Review requirements and translate into test cases
• Design testing strategy, plan testing schedule, manage timeline and resource
• Lead end-to-end system testing and QA for risk management systems
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies with clear documentation
• Contribute to timely delivery of the project
• Establish testing standards across UAT, regression, UIT and go-live readiness

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial domain knowledge

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Excel

VBA

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: “ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all.”

Job Summary:

We are looking for a high calibre individual to join the Risk Systems Assurance team under Operations Risk Platform & Analytics of HKEX’s Operations Division, who will help us on strategically important initiatives relevant to the new products launch and platform upgrade. This role is suited for a senior QA professional with strong financial domain knowledge, proven leadership in large‑scale system testing, and the ability to work closely with business, technology, and external vendors.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities:

• Engage with the business owners and users to understand, analyse and document requirements
• Review user requirements and functional specifications and translate them into test cases;
• Design testing strategy & approach, plan testing schedule, manage timeline and resource;
• Lead and govern end‑to‑end system testing and quality assurance strategy for risk management systems which involve complex financial logics and risk methodologies
• Identify and mitigate system risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the delivery lifecycle with clear documentation
• Contribute to timely delivery of the project in line with project scope and expectation
• Establish testing standards, methodologies, and best practices across UAT, regression, UIT and go‑live readiness

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) preferably in Risk Management / Engineering / Computer Science or related subject
• At least 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in well-established financial organizations with proven 3+ years leadership experience managing large‑scale QA teams or projects
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Familiar with various project management tools eg. Confluence, JIRA, etc..
• Proficient with Excel, VBA programming
• A team player and a self-starter, who can proactively engage with peers and clients, take ownership to ensure timely completion of all deliverables
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a team and adapt style to ensure the project is successful
• Knowledge of equity or derivatives market is a must
• Experience of BA is a must

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