Senior Vice President, Trading Development (Project Management)

hkex; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking a seasoned leader for the Trading Development team to advance market infrastructure, systems, and policy initiatives in Hong Kong. The role focuses on strategic market structure design across cash, derivatives, and connect markets, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and revenue goals.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in capital markets, strong project execution skills, and experience leading multinational teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of capital markets experience and project execution/operations.
• Expertise in market structure design with knowledge of HK and broader Asian exchanges.
• Proven track record leading teams in a multinational setting.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to expand and optimize market structure across asset classes and trading channels.
• Own end-to-end project planning, ensure quality execution, timelines, and budgeting.
• Assess regulatory shifts and craft strategies for market participants.
• Engage with IT, regulators, Mainland counterparts, and industry bodies at senior levels.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market design

Project execution

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Executive communication

Mandarin fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

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 Trading Development team at HKEX is committed to advancing market infrastructure, systems, and policies. We are seeking a seasoned leader with a background in financial markets, strategic acumen, and strong communication skills to spearhead our initiatives.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Market Design: Lead and direct strategic initiatives to expand and optimize market structure design across core asset classes and trading channels (including cash, derivatives and connect markets). Uphold market integrity in alignment with HKEX's revenue goals and regulatory mandates.
• Project Execution Oversight: Assume end-to-end ownership of project planning, ensure quality execution, and operational readiness. Ensure strict adherence to timelines, budgeting, and accountability across enterprise divisions.
• Market Analysis: Anticipate shifts in global and Mainland China regulatory landscapes. Assess the evolving market environment across Hong Kong, competing exchanges to craft robust strategies that meet the dynamic needs of market participants.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and nurture high-level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including IT teams, regulators, Mainland counterparts, and multi-national industry bodies, ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social Science, Journalism or a related field. An advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience with a core focus on capital markets. Direct experience in project execution management, and/or operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in market structure design, supported by comprehensive product knowledge of Hong Kong and broader Asian / international exchanges. A solid understanding of the full exchange life cycle covering trading, clearing and settlement, and risk management.
• A proven track record working within multinational financial institutions (such as global and Chinese Mainland exchanges, brokerages, or intermediaries) is highly preferred. In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong capital markets is a distinct plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven people management and team leadership experience in a complex, matrixed organization.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to navigate operational workflows.
• High-level presentation and lobbying skills, with the demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas and influence C-suite stakeholders and regulators effectively.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Mandarin with an excellent command of spoken and written English is essential. Conversational Cantonese would be a distinct plus.
• Attributes: Proactive, meticulous, highly adaptable, and adept at building effective strategic relationships across varied geographies and divisions.

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:

Permanent