Senior Derivatives Trading Operations Specialist (Evening Shift)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is looking for a high-calibre professional to manage trading operations for futures and options on various underlying assets, ensuring a transparent, fair and efficient derivatives market in a dynamic environment.

The role requires leadership over system monitoring, policy development and initiative delivery, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and excellent service to Exchange Participants in Hong Kong. This position is based at Exchange Square and follows an evening shift pattern.

Qualifications

• University Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
• Good understanding of derivatives products, market practices and trading platforms.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in finance/derivatives trading.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• English and Chinese proficiency; Putonghua an advantage.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI, SQL, VBA an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth trading operations of the derivatives market (Work hours 2pm-11pm) by managing operational risks, providing services to Exchange Participants, and dealing with exceptional cases and contingency situations;
• Ensure the trading activities are in compliance with the relevant regulations, rules and operational procedures;
• Ensure excellent customer service in the context of Exchange Trading operations and maintain rapport relations with the various functions of Exchange Participants;
• Ensure precise communication with Exchange Participants and external stakeholders as the command centre for the Derivatives Market;
• Plan, coordinate and execute projects, including system enhancements, market microstructure improvement, implementation of new products and review of rules, policies and procedures;
• Streamline and automate workflows, identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans;
• Develop and review operating procedures and contingency plans;
• Keep abreast of the latest international trends in derivatives market development.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

University Degree in Finance/Economics or related

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Job description

HKEX is looking for a high-calibre professional to manage trading operations for futures and options on various underlying assets, ensuring a transparent, fair and efficient derivatives market in a dynamic environment.

The role requires leadership over system monitoring, policy development and initiative delivery, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and excellent service to Exchange Participants in Hong Kong. This position is based at Exchange Square and follows an evening shift pattern.