Associate - Derivatives Trading Operations (Night Shift) - Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites applications for a role within the Derivatives Trading Operations Team. The position focuses on managing night desk operations for futures and options on various assets, ensuring a transparent, fair and efficient trading environment in line with relevant rules and regulations.

You will perform night desk duties (7pm–4am) at Exchange Square and support inquiries from participants while contributing to projects like new product launches and

Qualifications

• University Degree holder preferably in Finance/ Statistics/ Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of the derivatives products, market practices and the trading platform.
• 5+ years' relevant experience in finance/ equity trading business. High-calibre candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge in Power BI, SQL and VBA an advantage.
• High agility with growth mindset; a self-starter, team player and good communicator with sound judgment and good problem-solving skills.
• Shift duties are required, and work experience with shift duties is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform night desk operations (7pm - 4am) in the derivatives market including trading, clearing, risk control and market data in accordance with rules, policies and procedures.
• Spot and resolve any process abnormalities at night hours and maintain a resilient derivatives trading environment.
• Handle inquiries from participants and other internal / external stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc projects such as new product launch, process automation, user acceptance testing, internal and external drill.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

University Degree in Finance/ Statistics/ IT or related disciplines

Tools

Power BI

SQL

VBA

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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."

Job Summary

The Derivatives Trading Operations Team is responsible for managing the operations for the trading of futures and options on various underlying assets or indices such as equity indices, equities, currency, interest rate and fixed income products, and developing the rules and policies for derivatives market trading.

It operates and monitors 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform night desk operations (7pm - 4am) in the derivatives market including trading, clearing, risk control and market data in accordance with rules, policies and procedures.
• Spot and resolve any process abnormalities at night hours and maintain a resilient derivatives trading environment.
• Handle inquiries from participants and other internal / external stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc projects such as new product launch, process automation, user acceptance testing, internal and external drill.

Requirements

• University Degree holder preferably in Finance/ Statistics/ Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of the derivatives products, market practices and the trading platform.
• 5+ years' relevant experience in finance/ equity trading business. High-calibre candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge in Power BI, SQL and VBA an advantage.
• High agility with growth mindset; a self-starter, team player and good communicator with sound judgment and good problem-solving skills.
• Shift duties are required, and work experience with shift duties is an added 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 & Working Hours

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift: Permanent Late Night Shift (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Permanent

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world's leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.