Associate, Platforms & Analytics, Trading Development

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Hong Kong seeks a highly motivated Exchange Trading Platform System Engineer to support and monitor the derivatives trading platform. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in system development, a degree in Computer Science or related field, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English and Chinese is essential, with proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and system operational readiness. This is a permanent role with standard weekly hours of 40.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mission-critical platforms.
• Background in financial services or telecom industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor system health by analyzing performance indicators.
• Participate in impact analysis for various system change initiatives.
• Create and review documentation for overall system acceptance.
• Execute and verify testing cycles and investigate identified issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams and users for project success.

Skills

System development experience

Client support experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of trading platform

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Exchange Trading Platform system engineer supporting and monitoring the daily routine cycles as well as the implementation of our next generation Trading Platform.

Successful candidate will be placed in the Trading business unit, primary working on the Derivatives Trading platform from design to implementation. You will collaborate with a team of Business SMEs and IT professionals to create a world class, robust, scalable and innovative Derivatives Trading platform.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor the overall system health by analysing the key performance indicators.
• Participate in impact analysis on functional and operational change for various system change initiatives. Prepare necessary documentation to engage relevant stakeholders in the overall change management process.
• Analyze the technical and operational system requirements, create & review necessary documentation including but not limited to test plan, test condition, test case for the overall system acceptance.
• Execute and verify the results of all testing cycles under tight schedule and participate into the investigation process for all issues identified.
• Partner closely with cross-functional testing teams to verify the end‑to‑end system operational and technical readiness. Assist in the investigation and resolve any conflicts identified.
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including IT teams and users, to achieve project and operation success.
• Undertake assignments and projects as delegated by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of system development / client support experience in core mission‑critical platforms.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Background in financial services / telecom industry or highly regulated organizations with exposures on platform development / transformation is a plus.
• Knowledge in trading platform, market practices and/or derivatives is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate system language into business terminology effectively in English and Chinese.
• Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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