Associate, Platforms & Analytics, Trading Development

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) in Hong Kong seeks a highly motivated Exchange Trading Platform system engineer to support daily cycles and implement the next generation Derivatives Trading platform. You will collaborate with IT professionals to build a robust, scalable platform from design to deployment.

The role requires at least 3 years of system development or client support on mission-critical platforms, a related degree, and familiarity with trading domain and market

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall system health and KPIs.
• Analyze impact of functional/operational changes.
• Prepare documentation for stakeholders in change management.
• Create/review test plans, conditions, and cases for system acceptance.
• Execute tests and investigate issues within tight schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional testing teams for end-to-end readiness.
• Assist in investigation and resolution of conflicts.
• Collaborate with IT teams and users to ensure project success.
• Undertake assignments and projects as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

English & Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin)

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's 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 professions to create a world class, robust, scalable and innovative Derivatives Trading platform.

Job Duties

• Support and monitor the overall system health by analysing the key performance indicators.
• Participate in to 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 documentations 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.

Requirement

• 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

Location

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

Company Information

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. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.