AVP, Derivatives Trading Operations - Morning Shift Leader

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Derivative Trading Operations for futures and options across multiple asset classes. The role focuses on monitoring trading systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering transparent, orderly market operations.

You'll provide leadership on strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and oversee incident management while collaborating with internal teams and external participants to sustain

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, IT or related disciplines.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in financial markets or derivatives operations.
• Sound knowledge of derivatives products, market practices, trading operations, and procedures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work under time-critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Execute Morning Shift trading operations and assist the Morning Shift Team Lead in overseeing daily activities.
• Manage operational risks, exceptional cases and contingency arrangements during live market operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, exchange rules and procedures.
• Maintain timely communication with Exchange Participants and internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinate projects, system enhancements, new product implementations, rule reviews and testing.
• Drive workflow automation and process improvements.
• Maintain operating procedures and management reports; guide junior team members.

Skills

Derivatives products knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical and problem solving

English and Chinese communication

MS Office

Education

University degree in Finance/Economics/IT

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Derivative Trading Operations for futures and options across multiple asset classes. The role focuses on monitoring trading systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering transparent, orderly market operations.

You'll provide leadership on strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and oversee incident management while collaborating with internal teams and external participants to sustain