Associate - Risk Data Engineer (12-month contract)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 760,000; Part time

Job summary

HKEX is transforming its risk data landscape. We seek a Risk Data Engineer to drive innovation on Big Data and Analytics Platforms, supporting Post-Trade and Operational Risk to deliver data pipelines for self-service BI.

The role requires 4+ years in data analytics or related fields, with strong SQL, Python, ETL, data warehousing, and statistical modeling skills. Collaboration across teams and a results‑oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, BI engineering, data science or similar role.
• Experience in cross‑functional teams and adapting to a changing environment.
• Strong data analytics, statistics, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Identify value-adding opportunities through data analytics and design suitable data solutions.
• Analyze large volumes of risk data using Big Data and Analytics Platform for BI queries.
• Innovate and drive new data concepts across the department.
• Collaborate with Chief Data Office to refine the risk data framework.
• Work with operations and business teams to enhance existing use cases.
• Optimize existing workflows to streamline processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL development

Data warehousing

Statistical models

BRD FS preparation

Data analytics

VBA

Tools

VBA

Job description

Job Summary

HKEX is on an exciting journey of transforming its risk data landscape. Data and Analytics, part of the Clearing Risk Management, aims to empower the staff and clients of HKEX with the use of risk data and to improve the efficiency and profitability of HKEX’s business with data‑driven decisions. An exciting time lies ahead and we are now inviting an experienced Data Analytics / Engineer to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Risk Data Engineer, you will help drive innovation with our Big Data and Analytics Platforms by applying analytical and statistical techniques to guide business growth. You will support the Post‑Trade department and Operational Risk Department to enhance analytical processes, building data pipelines for business users and operational teams for self‑service business intelligence queries.

Responsibilities

• Work with business users to identify value‑added opportunities through data analytics; articulate business requirements and design and implement suitable data solutions.
• Analyze large volumes of diverse risk data using our Big Data and Analytics Platform with appropriate analytics, visualization and data science techniques.
• Innovate, promote, and drive new data and analytics concepts across all areas in the department.
• Engage with the Chief Data Office to design and continuously refine the risk data framework.
• Work closely with operations and business to enhance existing business use cases.
• Optimize existing workflows to smoothen processes.

Qualifications

We expect the ideal candidate to have 4+ years of experience as a Data Analytics SME, Business Intelligence Engineer, Data Scientist or similar role. You should be experienced in conducting data and statistical analysis, able to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and a constantly changing environment. Experience in developing analytics solutions on data at large scale and financial industry / risk management is highly desired.

• Ability to independently influence and drive delivery, set clear expectations and roadmaps.
• Data‑driven thinking.
• Hands‑on experience of Python, VBA or similar coding languages.
• Demonstrated strength in SQL, data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing.
• Understanding of statistical models.
• Experience in BRD and FS preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Markets (e.g., exchange, brokerage, trading institution) and knowledge of financial products.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams, able to communicate effectively with both business and technical teams.

Location

HKEX - Exchange Square, Hong Kong SAR.

Shift

Standard – 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Contract

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.