Vice President, Market Infrastructure Development

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

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) seeks an experienced Vice President to lead strategic initiatives across post-trade services, market infrastructure development, business transformation and system modernisation. The role requires deep financial market knowledge and proven delivery of complex programs.

The candidate will collaborate with business, operations, technology, risk, legal and external stakeholders to advance HKEX's post-trade ecosystem, ensuring regulatory readiness and

Qualifications

• Experience in post-trade services (clearing, settlement, collateral management, repo, OTC derivatives) is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of relevant experience within financial institutions or market infrastructure providers.
• Strong knowledge of financial market infrastructure and strategy development.
• Proven record of leading strategic, business transformation or technology change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across senior governance.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Putonghua is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives across post-trade services, market infrastructure development, and system modernisation.
• Engage with market participants, regulators and industry bodies to support initiatives.
• Develop requirements, operating models and solution options for strategic projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams; manage scope, timelines and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in post-trade services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project delivery

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics

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 Post Trade Division at HKEX plays a key role in the development and enhancement of Hong Kong's financial market infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Vice President to lead strategic initiatives across post-trade services, market infrastructure development, business transformation and system modernisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business, operations, technology, risk, legal and external stakeholders to drive market infrastructure enhancements, deliver major change initiatives and support the continued evolution of HKEX's post-trade ecosystem. The role requires strong financial market knowledge, strategic thinking, stakeholder management capabilities and a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Market Infrastructure Development Monitor developments in financial markets, industry practices and regulatory frameworks, and assess their impact on HKEX's post-trade business.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HKEX's products, services and market infrastructure.
• Develop strategic recommendations and business cases to support new initiatives.
• Engage with market participants, regulators and industry bodies to support the development and implementation of market initiatives.
• Represent HKEX in industry forums, consultations and working groups.

Strategy and Solution Development

• Lead the development and evaluation of business requirements, operating models and solution options for strategic initiatives.
• Drive the design and implementation of business and technology solutions.
• Ensure solutions appropriately address business, operational, risk and regulatory considerations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and facilitate decision-making across business, operations and technology teams.
• Prepare and present recommendations, proposals and project updates to senior management and governance committees.

Project Delivery

• Lead strategic business and technology initiatives from inception through implementation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Service and Infrastructure Enhancement

• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, risk management and client experience.
• Lead the ongoing development and modernisation of HKEX's post-trade services and infrastructure.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of industry best practices.

Key requirements

• Experience in clearing, settlement, collateral management, repo, bonds, OTC derivatives clearing, commodities or other post-trade services is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading strategic, business transformation or technology change initiatives.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within financial institutions, market infrastructure providers, consulting firms or other financial services organizations.
• Strong knowledge of financial market infrastructure and experience in strategy development, project delivery or business transformation.
• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Candidates from other disciplines with relevant experience will also be considered.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong leadership, execution and project delivery capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage.

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

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

Company Details

Hong Kong 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.

Mission

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.

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