Officer, Derivatives Trading Operations (Morning Shift)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 190,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is recruiting for a Derivative Trading Operations testing professional. The role focuses on supporting new business initiatives, analyzing system requirements, and executing testing cycles to ensure end-to-end readiness in a fast-paced trading environment.

Fresh graduates are welcome, and strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Statistics, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with IT teams, users and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.
• Knowledge of testing tools, Power BI, SQL, VBA, Python or other automation tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support new business initiatives, new products, system and infrastructure enhancements and other ad-hoc assignments as required.
• Analyse technical and operational system requirements and prepare testing documentation, including test plans, test conditions and test cases for system acceptance.
• Execute testing cycles under tight timelines, verify test results and document outcomes clearly and accurately.
• Participate in issue investigation, defect tracking and resolution follow-up for issues identified during testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional testing teams to validate end-to-end system, operational and technical readiness.
• Assist in identifying, investigating and resolving testing conflicts, gaps or dependencies across systems and workstreams.

Education

University degree in Finance/Statistics/Information Technology

Tools

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Python

MS Office

Testing tools

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 regions’ premier derivative markets with expanding global reach. Our team comprises of highly trained individuals with deep knowledge of the working of financial markets as well as rules and regulations that protect the integrity of the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new business initiatives, new products, system and infrastructure enhancements, market microstructure improvements and other ad-hoc assignments as required
• Analyse technical and operational system requirements and prepare testing documentation, including test plans, test conditions and test cases for system acceptance
• Execute testing cycles under tight timelines, verify test results and document outcomes clearly and accurately
• Participate in issue investigation, defect tracking and resolution follow-up for issues identified during testing
• Work closely with cross-functional testing teams to validate end-to-end system, operational and technical readiness
• Assist in identifying, investigating and resolving testing conflicts, gaps or dependencies across systems and workstreams.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Statistics, Information Technology or a related discipline
• fresh graduates are welcome
• Sound knowledge of the derivatives products, market practices and the trading platform is preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with IT teams, users and cross-functional stakeholders
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office is required
• knowledge of testing tools, Power BI, SQL, VBA, Python or other automation tools is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity

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: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Contract

About HKEX

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.