Vice President, Microstructure, Trading Development

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX, a leading exchange group, is seeking a senior professional to join the Trading Department in Hong Kong. You will support and deliver strategic initiatives in securities, Stock Connect and derivatives, focusing on microstructure development and related projects.

Applicants should have 10+ years in capital markets, with strong ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams, and navigate regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and lobbying skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Proactive, meticulous, and adept at building effective relationships across various stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Social Science, Journalism or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a focus on capital markets.
• Candidates with a background in finance, sales and trading, research, journalism with understanding of Stock Connect are highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills.
• Candidates with managerial experience are highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of HK securities / Stock Connect / derivatives market, including market structure, market dynamics, and recent market development themes.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee HKEX’s strategic initiatives including Hong Kong securities / derivatives market structure and Stock Connect related projects to bolster liquidity and uphold market integrity in alignment with strategic goals of the company and regulatory mandates.
• Market Analysis: Assess the evolving global market landscape, anticipate regulatory shifts, and craft strategies to meet the dynamic needs of market participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including IT teams, Exchange Participants, regulators, mainland counterparts, and industry bodies, ensuring seamless communication, feedback, and collaboration.
• Project Management: Drive project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, established processes, and accountability across divisions.
• People Leadership: Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous learning.

Skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Admin, Social Science, Journalism or related fields

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 successful incumbent will work on the business side of Trading Department, supporting and delivering various HKEX initiatives in the Hong Kong securities / Stock Connect / derivatives market, particularly in microstructure development and relevant projects.

Job Duties: Responsibilities

• Strategic Development: Lead and oversee HKEX’s strategic initiatives including Hong Kong securities / derivatives market structure and Stock Connect related projects to bolster liquidity and uphold market integrity in alignment with strategic goals of the company and regulatory mandates.
• Market Analysis: Assess the evolving global market landscape, anticipate regulatory shifts, and craft strategies to meet the dynamic needs of market participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including IT teams, Exchange Participants, regulators, mainland counterparts, and industry bodies, ensuring seamless communication, feedback, and collaboration.
• Project Management: Drive project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, established processes, and accountability across divisions.
• People Leadership: Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Strong presentation and lobbying skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Proactive, meticulous, and adept at building effective relationships across various stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Social Science, Journalism or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a focus on capital markets.
• Candidates with a background in finance, sales and trading, research, journalism with understanding of Stock Connect are highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills.
• Candidates with managerial experience are highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of HK securities / Stock Connect / derivatives market, including market structure, market dynamics, and recent market development themes (e.g., policy changes, trading model enhancements, financial market innovations).
• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and English is essential.

Location

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

Company Background

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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