Senior Vice President, Trading Development (Project Management)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking a seasoned leader for the Trading Development team to advance market infrastructure, systems and policies. The role requires strategic vision, regulatory awareness, and strong communication to spearhead initiatives across Hong Kong and regional exchanges.

The candidate will lead market design efforts, oversee end-to-end projects, analyze regulatory shifts, engage executives and regulators, and build a high-performing team shaping the future of HKEX's capital markets.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Lobbying skills

Mandarin fluency

Cantonese (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social Science, Journalism or related field

Advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications

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

HK 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. Unauthorised access or use is prohibited. HKEX reserves the right to take appropriate action against any offenders.