Officer, Derivatives Trading Operations (Evening Shift)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial exchange in Hong Kong is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Derivatives Trading Operations Team. The role involves operating and monitoring trading systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates have a university degree, sound knowledge of derivatives, and relevant experience in trading. This position offers a permanent role with evening shift duties and is part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in capital markets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in finance/equity trading business.
• Sound knowledge of derivatives products and market practices.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge in Power BI, SQL and VBA an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Derivatives market.
• Ensure trading activities comply with regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to Exchange participants.
• Maintain communication with Exchange participants and external stakeholders as the command centre for the Derivatives market.
• Assist in the innovation and transformation of the team’s workflows by managing development and implementation of automation solutions using various tools and technologies.
• Compile various management reports on market performance.
• Support new business initiatives, new products, system & infrastructure enhancements, market microstructure improvement and other ad-hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of derivatives products

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Knowledge in Power BI, SQL, VBA

Education

University degree in Finance, Statistics, Information Technology or related disciplines

Tools

Power BI

SQL

VBA

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 Derivative Trading Operations team operates the region’s premier derivative markets with expanding global reach. Our team comprises highly trained individuals with deep knowledge of the working of financial markets and rules and regulations that protect the integrity of the market. We are looking forward to bringing in dedicated individuals to join our Derivatives Trading Operations Team and play a significant role in operating the Hong Kong Derivatives trading platforms covering listed Futures and Options on various underlying assets or indices such as equity indices, equities, currency, interest rate and commodities products. Candidates expect to operate and monitor the derivatives trading system and operations and ensure that the trading environment is transparent, fair, orderly and efficient according to the relevant rules and regulations established by the exchange. The candidate will also assist in delivering various important initiatives related to the Hong Kong Derivatives Market, hence there are ample opportunities to work with both internal and external stakeholders in the process.

If you aspire to work in an environment that values tangible deliverables which will have a sustainable impact on the development of the Hong Kong Derivatives Market, embraces excellence and collaboration and allows you to demonstrate your analytical and technical execution skills at the very center of global capital, this will be a perfect role for you.

Job Duties

Responsibilities

• Support critical daily operation throughout T-Session and after-hours trading session of the Derivatives market to ensure smooth trading operations by managing operational risks and promptly escalating issues;
• Ensure trading activities are in compliance with relevant regulations, rules and operational procedures;
• Provide excellent customer service in the context of Exchange trading operations and maintain rapport with various functions of Exchange participants;
• Maintain communication with Exchange participants and external stakeholders as the command centre for the Derivatives market;
• Assist in the innovation and transformation of the team’s workflows by managing development and implementation of automation solutions using various tools and technologies;
• Compile various management reports on market performance;
• Support new business initiatives, new products, system & infrastructure enhancements, market microstructure improvement and other ad-hoc assignments as required. This involves:
  • Reviewing policies, rules, procedures and systems
  • Coordinating and executing projects
  • Liaising with statutory bodies, internal departments, and external business counterparties
  • Providing user requirements and conducting user acceptance tests (UAT)
  • Conducting research

Requirements

• University degree holder preferably in Finance, Statistics, Information Technology or related disciplines;
• Sound knowledge of derivatives products, market practices and the trading platform;
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in finance/equity trading business. High-calibre candidates with less experience will also be considered;
• Good communication and problem-solving skills;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage;
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge in Power BI, SQL and VBA an advantage;
• Shift duties are required, and work experience with shift duties is an added advantage;
• High agility with growth mindset; a self-starter, team player and good communicator with sound judgment and good problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Location

HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift

Permanent Evening Shift (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Permanent