Officer, Derivatives Trading Operations (Morning Shift) - 12 month Contract

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 301,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd seeks an Officer, Derivatives Trading Operations for the Morning Shift on a 12-month contract. The role supports the region's premier derivatives markets and involves collaboration across teams to enhance systems, processes and market microstructure.

The ideal candidate will analyse requirements, prepare testing documentation, and execute testing cycles within tight timelines while working with IT, users and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Documentation skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Education

University degree in Finance/Statistics/IT

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Officer, Derivatives Trading Operations (Morning Shift) - 12 month Contract

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour 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.

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.

Job Duties:

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.

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: HK-ONE ES 45/F

Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Contract