Vice President, Operations Risk Governance, Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd, is seeking a Vice President to lead Operations Risk Governance within the Operations Division. The role focuses on risk and control management, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives to ensure smooth, compliant operations across the organisation.

The successful candidate will leverage data analytics, dashboards and cross-functional collaboration to drive effective oversight, governance and continuous improvement in a dynamic capital markets

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or related field.
• Strong business acumen with familiarity in financial markets and risk management.
• Proven project management skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent English; Cantonese/Putonghua a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a divisional risk and controls governance framework.
• Streamline processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Review key controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Measure and communicate impact using data analytics and reports.
• Standardise KRIs and risk dashboards for proactive decisions.
• Coordinate firmwide strategic projects across functions.

Skills

Project management

Business acumen

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vice President, Operations Risk Governance, Operations

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

HKEX is seeking experienced, meticulous and motivated professionals to join the Operations Risk Governance team. This dynamic team plays a crucial role in Operations Division to support business strategy, risk and control management, group policy implementation, and other key functions (e.g. data analysis, budget and expense oversight, project management) that ensure the organisation operates smoothly and effectively.

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

HKEX is seeking experienced, meticulous and motivated professionals to join the Operations Risk Governance team. This dynamic team plays a crucial role in Operations Division to support business strategy, risk and control management, group policy implementation, and other key functions (e.g. data analysis, budget and expense oversight, project management) that ensure the organisation operates smoothly and effectively.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities

The key priorities of the Operations Risk Governance Function are to:

• Establish and maintain a robust divisional risk and controls governance framework to ensure sound business practices and compliance with policies.
• Streamline business processes and identify opportunities for continuous efficiency improvements.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of key controls, identify control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Effectively measure, evaluate, and communicate the success and impact of business initiatives in a strategic and analytical manner, leveraging data analytics, scorecards, and reports.
• Standardise risk dashboards and Key Risk Indictors (KRIs) for proactive decision-making; track operational risk events and facilitate root cause analysis.
• Professionally manage firmwide and divisional strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring robust coordination and alignment across various functions and channels.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• A degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minimum of 10 years of working experience in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field.
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial markets and operational risk management preferred; broader understanding of financial products, data, market regulation and controls is advantageous.
• Demonstrates superior judgment, professionalism and strong business ethics when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven project management skills with experience working across multiple stakeholders; demonstrates strong influencing abilities.
• Proactive, dependable, motivated and a strong team player; ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment and perform well under pressure.
• Technologically adept; proficiency in Microsoft tools is essential.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Putonghua is a plus.

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:

HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Permanent

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.

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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