Market Access Release Manager in Training

Societe Generale; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in Hong Kong is seeking a Release Manager to govern end-to-end release management for software applications supporting external market connectivity and internal initiatives.

You will collaborate with Development, Operations, and Business teams to drive timely, high-quality releases aligned with regulatory and risk requirements, while exploring AI-driven delivery improvements and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks, Python scripting, and Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of software development, automation frameworks, DevOps practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies would be considered a strong asset.
• Prior experience supporting electronic trading platforms, exchange connectivity, market access systems, or mission-critical financial applications is highly desirable.
• A proactive mindset, curiosity for innovation, and a continuous improvement orientation, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies that enhance operational efficiency and business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the release roadmap and schedules aligned with business priorities.
• Coordinate across BA, Development, Operations, and Infrastructure for releases.
• Produce release documentation, plans, deployment notes, and post-implementation reviews.
• Identify risks, define mitigations, and manage release issues.
• Ensure releases meet quality, testing, and regulatory requirements.
• Improve and automate release processes and tooling.
• Act as primary point of contact for release status with stakeholders.
• Gatekeeper for production releases and change management.
• Coordinate market communications and distribute market notifications.
• Work with Infrastructure to understand data center, networking, servers.
• Lead with autonomy and drive initiatives.
• Explore AI and modern delivery practices to drive innovation.

Skills

Agile delivery frameworks

Python scripting

Unix/Linux environments

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Independent ownership

AI & emerging tech awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Finance

Tools

DevOps practices

Automation frameworks

Scripting/automation tooling

Job description

Societe Generale in Hong Kong is seeking a Release Manager to govern end-to-end release management for software applications supporting external market connectivity and internal initiatives.

You will collaborate with Development, Operations, and Business teams to drive timely, high-quality releases aligned with regulatory and risk requirements, while exploring AI-driven delivery improvements and modern software practices.