Head of Operations Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking experienced, meticulous and motivated professionals to join the Operations Risk Governance team. This dynamic team plays a crucial role in Operations Division to support business strategy, risk and control management, group policy implementation, and other key functions (e.g.

data analysis, budget and expense oversight, project management) that ensure the organisation operates smoothly and effectively.

Qualifications

• A degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minimum of 10 years of working experience in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field.
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial markets and operational risk management preferred; broader understanding of financial products, data, market regulation and controls is advantageous.
• Demonstrates superior judgment, professionalism and strong business ethics when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven project management skills with experience working across multiple stakeholders; demonstrates strong influencing abilities.
• Proactive, dependable, motivated and a strong team player; ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment and perform well under pressure.
• Technologically adept; proficiency in Microsoft tools is essential.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Putonghua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust divisional risk and controls governance framework to ensure sound business practices and compliance with policies.
• Streamline business processes and identify opportunities for continuous efficiency improvements.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of key controls, identify control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Effectively measure, evaluate, and communicate the success and impact of business initiatives in a strategic and analytical manner, leveraging data analytics, scorecards, and reports.
• Standardise risk dashboards and Key Risk Indictors (KRIs) for proactive decision-making; track operational risk events and facilitate root cause analysis.
• Professionally manage firmwide and divisional strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring robust coordination and alignment across various functions and channels.

Skills

Business acumen

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HKEX is seeking experienced, meticulous and motivated professionals to join the Operations Risk Governance team. This dynamic team plays a crucial role in Operations Division to support business strategy, risk and control management, group policy implementation, and other key functions (e.g.

data analysis, budget and expense oversight, project management) that ensure the organisation operates smoothly and effectively.