DevOps

CITIC Futures International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 446,000 - 759,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC Futures International Company Limited (CFI) in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Applications Support specialist for the Futures business. You will take ownership of system maintenance, operations, and monitoring to ensure reliability, performance, and stability of critical business systems, collaborating with multiple departments on IT projects.

Ideal candidates have around 5 years in banking/financial services app support, strong project and vendor management, Python proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or IT related disciplines.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in application support within banking or financial institutions, preferably in trading systems.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills, with a proven track record in system deployment and vendor management.
• Experience in global Futures systems setup and operation (ION/FIS/ESunny) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, e.g., Python.
• Understanding of the derivative market and its operations is an advantage.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support for the Futures business
• Be responsible for system maintenance and operations
• Monitor and ensure the reliability, performance and stability of business systems
• Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of IT projects to meet business needs
• Support enhancement projects, systems updates and maintenance activities
• Prepare documentation, reports and training materials based on user requirement
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Futures applications
• Design and develop internal tools or small-scale systems to meet business requirements and improve operational efficiency
• Perform ad hoc duties and assignments as assigned by the department.

Skills

Python

Project management

Vendor management

Trading systems

Bilingual English Mandarin

Derivatives knowledge

Global systems setup

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

1.Provide application support for the Futures business

2.Be responsible for system maintenance and operations

3.Monitor and ensure the reliability, performance and stability of business systems

4.Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of IT projects to meet business needs

5.Support enhancement projects, systems updates and maintenance activities

6.Prepare documentation, reports and training materials based on user requirement

7.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Futures applications

8.Design and develop internal tools or small-scale systems to meet business requirements and improve operational efficiency Perform ad hoc duties and assignments as assigned by the department.

Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science or IT related disciplines

2. Approximately5 years of relevant experience in application support within banking or financial institutions, preferably in trading systems

3. Strong project management and vendor management skills, with a proven track record in system deployment and vendor management

4. Experience in global Futures systems setup and operation will be advantageous, i.e., ION/FIS/ESunny etc.

5. Proficiency in at least one programming language, e.g., Python

6. Understanding of the derivative market and its operations is an advantage

7. Fluent in both English and Mandarin is a must

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CITIC Futures International Company Limited (CFI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Futures Company Limited, one of the largest futures brokerage firm in China.

We focus and specialize in providing global futures and options trading services, ranging from all electronic to high-touches, to both overseas and domestic clients. Our vision is to become the premier futures

firm globally and also provide comprehensive risk solutions for “going out” Chinese companies and “brought-in” international capital.