Associate – Trading Operations – Business Reporting & Controls

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

HKEX - Exchange Square is seeking a motivated Associate to join the Business Reporting & Controls function within the Trading Operations team. You will oversee regulatory reporting obligations, deliver timely market information, and partner with Trading Operations, Markets, Technology and other units to enhance reporting capabilities.

This role offers opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality and support the department’s transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in trading operations, regulatory reporting, management information reporting, operational risk and controls, or related operational support functions within the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues, interpret operational data, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to support business objectives.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining End User Computing (EUC) applications, including Excel-based reporting tools, macros and automation solutions
• Experience with data visualization and workflow optimization tools would be an advantage
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin), with strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and submit regulatory reports to relevant regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc management reports, dashboards and business reporting packs to support operational oversight, risk monitoring and decision-making
• Review existing reporting processes and control frameworks to identify opportunities for enhancement, standardization and increased efficiency
• Design, implement and maintain preventive and detective controls to strengthen reporting accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance
• Partner with business, technology and data teams to automate manual reporting processes and reduce operational risk through process digitization and workflow optimization
• Perform data reconciliation, validation and quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity and reliability of business reporting outputs.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Process improvement

Excel automation

Stakeholder management

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related discipline

Tools

Excel macros

EUC applications

Data visualization

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:

The Trading Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the efficient, resilient and well-controlled operation of Hong Kong’s cash and derivatives markets. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and transformation, we are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the Business Reporting & Controls function.
This role is responsible for overseeing regulatory reporting obligations, delivering timely and insightful market information to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will partner closely with stakeholders across Trading Operations, Markets, Technology and other business functions to enhance reporting capabilities, improve data quality, automate manual processes, and support the department’s broader control and transformation agenda. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an analytical and process-driven professional to contribute directly to the effectiveness, efficiency and resilience of a market-critical operations function.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and submit regulatory reports to relevant regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc management reports, dashboards and business reporting packs to support operational oversight, risk monitoring and decision-making
• Review existing reporting processes and control frameworks to identify opportunities for enhancement, standardization and increased efficiency
• Design, implement and maintain preventive and detective controls to strengthen reporting accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance
• Partner with business, technology and data teams to automate manual reporting processes and reduce operational risk through process digitization and workflow optimization
• Perform data reconciliation, validation and quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity and reliability of business reporting outputs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in trading operations, regulatory reporting, management information reporting, operational risk and controls, or related operational support functions within the financial services industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues, interpret operational data, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to support business objectives
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining End User Computing (EUC) applications, including Excel-based reporting tools, macros and automation solutions
• Experience with data visualization and workflow optimization tools would be an advantage
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin), with strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

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