VP, Payments & Transformation (Post-Trade & AI)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX seeks a Vice President, Depository Payment & Transformation to lead the newly established DPS Transformation team within Depository & Participant Services, driving strategic transformation, modernization and business growth initiatives in support of HKEX's evolving post-trade landscape.

The role provides ownership for strategic projects and initiatives, USM fee and payment processes, market-facing engagement, cross-asset class support and an enterprise-wide digital transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in financial services, market infrastructure, or regulated operations.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong leadership, change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and execution oversight for transformation initiatives.
• Own fee and payment-related processes including payment operations and market implementation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and liaise with regulators, market participants and registrars.
• Drive AI, automation and digitalization across post-trade functions.
• Develop future-state operating models, governance, and control standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Project & program management

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Communication (English/Chinese)

Education

University degree in Finance/Business/Engineering

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 Vice President, Depository Payment & Transformation will lead the newly established Payment & Transformation team within Depository & Participant Services (DPS) driving strategic transformation, modernization and business growth initiatives in support of HKEX's evolving post-trade landscape. The role will be responsible for leadership function providing dedicated ownership for strategic project and initiatives, USM fee and payment processes, market-facing stakeholder engagement, cross-asset class support and broader digital transformation agenda.

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 Vice President, Depository Payment & Transformation will lead the newly established Payment & Transformation team within Depository & Participant Services (DPS) driving strategic transformation, modernization and business growth initiatives in support of HKEX's evolving post-trade landscape. The role will be responsible for leadership function providing dedicated ownership for strategic project and initiatives, USM fee and payment processes, market-facing stakeholder engagement, cross-asset class support and broader digital transformation agenda.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening leadership capacity, increasing accountability and enhancing organizational agility while focusing on developing high-potential talent, accelerating AI and automation adoption and developing future leaders, preserving institutional knowledge and building a scalable, resilient and future-ready operations capable of supporting growing market complexity and HKEX's long-term strategic ambitions.

Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Depository Payment & Transformation team, providing strategic direction, people leadership and execution oversight for transformation, modernization and business growth initiatives.
• Drive post-implementation optimization including operational readiness, governance, testing, stakeholder coordination and continuous process improvement.
• Assume end-to-end ownership of fee and payment-related processes including payment operations, fee collection, exceptions handling, operational controls and market implementation.
• Act as the primary liaison with Share Registrars, regulators, market participants, and external stakeholders representing DPS on strategic, operational and market infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead major business projects and strategic initiatives related to post trade and cross-asset class developments by providing guidance and direction to align with the business and market dynamic.
• Drive overall AI, digitalization and modernization agenda including process automation, chatbot deployment, paperless initiatives, robotics, intelligent document processing and AI-enabled operational solutions.
• Develop and maintain future-state operating models, governance frameworks, operational playbooks, procedures and control standards to support sustainable business growth and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with business, technology, risk, compliance, and operations teams to identify transformation opportunities, improve operational efficiency and strengthen organizational capability.
• Build and develop high-potential talent, strengthen succession planning, facilitate structured knowledge transfer and mitigate key-person dependency risks.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, operational excellence and enterprise leadership, ensuring business and operations remains resilient, scalable and future-ready.
  
  

Job Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership or management role within financial services, market infrastructure, logistics and supply chain, vault management or other highly regulated operational environments.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation, modernization, operational excellence, or strategic change programs with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities with experience developing future leaders, building high-performing teams, and driving organizational change.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively across senior management, regulators, external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while delivering results, balancing long-term vision with disciplined execution and operational practicality.
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment with experience assessing complex issues, managing risk and developing scalable business solutions.
• Passion for innovation, technology and continuous improvement with experience driving digital transformation, automation, AI adoption or process redesign initiatives.
• Highly entrepreneurial, resilient and outcome-oriented with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving business environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills with fluency in English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is preferred.
  
  

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:

HK-CMP 6/F

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Permanent