Officer, Clearing Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a Clearing Operations professional in Hong Kong to support end-to-end clearing across asset classes, ensuring accurate processing, risk controls, and market integrity. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and market participants, plus on-call evening and holiday shifts as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a university degree in finance or related field and have 1–2 years’ experience in financial services, preferably in

Qualifications

• University Degree, preferably in Finance / Business Administration / Accountancy / Economics or related subject.
• 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience in financial industry, preferably in the securities, derivatives or OTC clearing operations
• Ability to articulate and contribute with clear and open communication, with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking and risk awareness to day-to-day operations
• Conversant with Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint, knowledge in macro, AI and automatic tools are advantages
• Work shift duties including evening shift and public holiday support on regular and need basis

Responsibilities

• Provide competent operational and administration support to the clearing operations, and resolve exceptions and contingency situations swiftly and professionally
• Carry out effective and efficient operational processes in order to deliver quality services and to support new business initiatives
• Liaise with internal teams, external business counterparties, market participants on daily operations and new clearing products / services
• Deliver project tasks including user requirements and users acceptance tests
• Establish and maintain operational relationships actively with participants by delivering quality service improvements
• Work shift duties including evening shift and public holiday support on regular and need basis

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Education

University degree in Finance / Business / Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

The Clearing Operations team manages and supports the end-to-end clearing lifecycle across all asset classes (including equities, derivatives and FIC products, transacted both on-exchange and OTC). The team ensures the smooth and timely processing of all clearing activities from trade acceptance up till settlement or expiry. This includes managing operational risks, maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and market integrity, and handling exceptions or contingency events with professionalism and sound judgement aligned with the risk appetite of HKEX.

Job Duties:

• Provide competent operational and administration support to the clearing operations, and resolve exceptions and contingency situations swiftly and professionally
• Carry out effective and efficient operational processes in order to deliver quality services and to support new business initiatives
• Liaise with internal teams, external business counterparties, market participants on daily operations and new clearing products / services
• Deliver project tasks including user requirements and users acceptance tests
• Establish and maintain operational relationships actively with participants by delivering quality service improvements
• Work shift duties including evening shift and public holiday support on regular and need basis

Requirements:

• University Degree, preferably in Finance / Business Administration / Accountancy / Economics or related subject
• 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience in financial industry, preferably in the securities, derivatives or OTC clearing operations
• Ability to articulate and contribute with clear and open communication, with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking and risk awareness to day-to-day operations
• Conversant with Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint, knowledge in macro, AI and automatic tools are advantages
• Work shift duties including evening shift and public holiday support on regular and need basis

Location:

HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: Irregular Shift (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

Company Profile:

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX. Unauthorised access or use is prohibited. HKEX reserves the right to take appropriate action against any offenders.