Senior VP, Trading Development — Market Design & Strategy

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an experienced capital markets leader to join the Trading Development team. You will shape market connectivity and design strategies across cash, derivatives and connect channels, maintaining market integrity while aligning with HKEX revenue goals and regulatory mandates.

You will work with regulators, exchanges and industry bodies, manage end-to-end projects, mentor a diverse team, and drive innovation in market structure to support HKEX's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social Science or related field; advanced degree valued.
• 15+ years in capital markets with project execution or operations.
• Deep knowledge of market structure design and exchange life cycle.
• Experience in multinational financial institutions; HK capital markets knowledge a plus.
• 10+ years of people management in a matrix organization.
• Analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English; Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Market Design: Lead and direct market structure design across core asset classes and trading channels; ensure market integrity.
• Project Execution Oversight: Own end-to-end project planning, timelines, budgeting, and accountability.
• Market Analysis: Anticipate regulatory shifts; assess market environment across Hong Kong and international exchanges.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with regulators, IT teams, Mainland counterparts and industry bodies.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performance team and culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

C-suite influence

Mandarin

English proficiency

Cantonese

Team leadership

Education

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

Advanced degree or professional qualifications

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an experienced capital markets leader to join the Trading Development team. You will shape market connectivity and design strategies across cash, derivatives and connect channels, maintaining market integrity while aligning with HKEX revenue goals and regulatory mandates.

You will work with regulators, exchanges and industry bodies, manage end-to-end projects, mentor a diverse team, and drive innovation in market structure to support HKEX's