Trade Application System Engineer (Regulatory Organization)

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hongkong; On-site; HKD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputable Stable Organisation

Exposure to Cutting-Edge Financial Technology

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Hong Kong is seeking a Level 3 Support professional for front office applications. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a similar role and is proficient in SQL and scripting languages like Python and PowerShell. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and supporting front office systems, collaborating with investment teams, and ensuring system reliability during trading hours. Candidates must also be fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge financial technology and standard work hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting front office systems in asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a high-pressure trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily support for front office systems including order management and compliance tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve trade booking, pricing, and market data integration issues.
• Collaborate with investment teams to ensure system reliability during trading hours.
• Monitor and maintain interfaces with market data providers and execution platforms.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Support pre-trade compliance workflows and document support procedures.
• Assist in UAT and production deployments for new features.

Skills

Front office support

SQL

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Communication skills

Troubleshooting APIs

Understanding of financial instruments

DevOps tools

Cantonese/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Order Management Systems (OMS)

Execution Management Systems (EMS)

Job description

• 1 year renewable contract, one of the top financial organisation
• Level 3 Support on Front Office Application, Low Code, Linux, UNIX

About Our Client

This employer is a well-established large organization in the public sector, known for its focus on innovation and operational excellence. The company is dedicated to delivering technology-driven solutions to support its mission and serves as a leader in its field.

Job Description

• Deliver daily support for front office systems including order management, portfolio modeling, and compliance tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve trade booking, pricing, and market data integration issues.
• Collaborate with investment teams to ensure system reliability and performance during trading hours.
• Monitor and maintain interfaces with market data providers, execution platforms, and internal systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes in coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Support pre-trade compliance workflows, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal policies.
• Document support procedures, known issues, and resolution steps for knowledge sharing.
• Assist in UAT and production deployments for new features and enhancements.
• Provide after-hours or weekend support during critical releases or market events.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting front office systems in asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX).
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting (Python, PowerShell), and troubleshooting APIs.
• Familiarity with order management systems (OMS) and execution management systems (EMS).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a high-pressure trading environment.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol, market data feeds, and trade lifecycle.
• Exposure to DevOps tools, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and ITIL practices.
• Cantonese/ Mandarin speaking is required

What's on Offer

• Reputative Stable Organisation, standard work hour
• Exposure to Cutting-Edge Financial Technology