Vice President - Market Surveillance & Trading Analytics

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,200,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Regulator is seeking a senior trading professional to join Market Surveillance & Monitoring. The role targets experienced Equities, Derivatives, Electronic/Algorithmic or Quantitative Traders to apply trading knowledge, market dynamics and quantitative analysis to identify unusual activities and enhance surveillance capabilities.

You will leverage Python and data visualization to develop monitoring methodologies, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and participate in tool enhancements and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Trader, Quant trader, or equivalent in a regulated trading environment.
• Strong understanding of securities/derivatives markets, trading strategies and order behaviour.
• Quantitative mindset with ability to identify anomalies in trading data.
• Exposure to algorithmic/electronic trading and market microstructure is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Python and data visualization tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse trading activity and market behaviour to identify unusual patterns.
• Perform quantitative analysis of large cash and derivatives data sets.
• Provide actionable insights to calibrate market surveillance scenarios and thresholds.
• Analyse historical trading behaviour to improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Contribute to developing next‑generation surveillance tools using data analytics and automation.
• Collaborate with surveillance, data, and technology teams to translate trading behaviour into monitoring methods.
• Utilize Python and visualization tools to enhance surveillance capabilities.
• Participate in system enhancements, UAT, and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Trading experience

Quantitative analysis

Market dynamics

Algorithmic trading exposure

Communication skills

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Our Client

Our client, a regulator, is looking for a senior trading professional to join its Market Surveillance & Monitoring function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Equities, Derivatives, Electronic/Algorithmic or Quantitative Trader to apply their understanding of trading behaviour, market dynamics and quantitative analysis to identify unusual trading activities and enhance next-generation market surveillance capabilities.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Apply your front-office trading and market knowledge to analyse trading activity, market behaviour and unusual trading patterns.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of large volumes of cash and derivatives trading data to identify trends, anomalies and potential risk indicators.
• Provide practical trading insights to enhance and calibrate market surveillance scenarios, alerts, thresholds and monitoring parameters.
• Analyse historical trading behaviour to improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation surveillance tools using data analytics, automation and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with surveillance, quantitative, data and technology teams to translate real-world trading behaviour into effective monitoring methodologies.
• Leverage Python, data visualization and analytical tools to enhance surveillance capabilities.
• Participate in system enhancements, UAT and broader transformation initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience (at least 15 years experience) as a Trader, Quantitative Trader, Electronic/Algorithmic Trader or Equity/Derivatives Trader, ideally within an investment bank, securities firm, proprietary trading firm or other institutional trading environment.
• Strong understanding of securities and/or derivatives markets, trading strategies, order behaviour and market dynamics.
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with the ability to identify unusual patterns within trading data.
• Exposure to algorithmic/electronic trading, market microstructure or quantitative trading strategies would be highly attractive.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytical tools is advantageous.
• Interest in applying trading expertise to market surveillance, analytics, technology and market integrity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across trading, technology, data and regulatory stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• This is an opportunity to take your trading expertise in a different direction. Rather than focusing solely on P&L and execution, you will use your understanding of how markets and traders behave to help shape sophisticated, data-driven surveillance capabilities.
• The position offers strong exposure to market analytics, quantitative techniques, automation, AI and trading technology, making it particularly attractive for experienced traders considering a longer-term move into market infrastructure, trading analytics or market surveillance leadership.