VP of Market Surveillance & Analytics Innovation

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a skilled data analytics professional to enhance its trade surveillance program. You will apply quantitative techniques, automation, and emerging technologies to detect market misconduct and optimize workflows within cash and derivatives markets.

Lead calibration of surveillance scenarios, develop data-driven capabilities, and collaborate with regulators, analysts, and tech teams to drive innovation and risk detection improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Extensive experience in compliance analytics, quantitative analysis, or financial market technology.
• Strong knowledge of securities and derivatives markets, market misconduct typologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience in automation, workflow design, or AI-driven analytics is highly desirable.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data analytics to support the detection of market misconduct, unusual trading activities, and emerging market risks.
• Perform quantitative analysis on trading data, surveillance alerts, and investigation outcomes to identify trends, patterns, and risk indicators.
• Lead the calibration, validation, and optimization of surveillance scenarios, thresholds, and monitoring parameters.
• Assess surveillance model performance and recommend enhancements based on market developments and business requirements.
• Utilize historical trading data and statistical techniques to improve alert quality and reduce false positives.
• Support the development and implementation of new surveillance alerts and analytical tools across cash and derivatives markets.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across surveillance operations, investigations, case management, and regulatory reporting.
• Promote the use of AI and advanced analytical techniques where appropriate to support surveillance activities.
• Design and maintain surveillance dashboards, management information reports, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with data scientist and technology teams to establish scalable data solutions.
• Gather business requirements and translate surveillance needs into system capabilities and technical specifications.
• Support user acceptance testing, system validation, and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Automation

AI analytics

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Computer Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Information Technology or related disciplines

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a skilled data analytics professional to enhance its trade surveillance program. You will apply quantitative techniques, automation, and emerging technologies to detect market misconduct and optimize workflows within cash and derivatives markets.

Lead calibration of surveillance scenarios, develop data-driven capabilities, and collaborate with regulators, analysts, and tech teams to drive innovation and risk detection improvements.