VP, Post-Trade Applications & Systems Architect

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking an senior IT leader to head post-trade application systems architecture and delivery.

You will lead a team through design, development, and production support, collaborating with business and operations stakeholders, and drive standards, governance, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/MIS/IT or related discipline is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 10 years in a management role.
• Strong leadership across senior IT and business stakeholders.
• Ability to define scalable solutions for complex business problems.
• Experience managing large-scale mission-critical systems on open platforms.
• Knowledge of risk, controls, and budgeting within IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of roadmap, architecture design and lifecycle for post-trade systems.
• Set and drive strategic direction to deliver technology meeting business needs.
• Define requirements with stakeholders and coordinate with infrastructure and vendor teams.
• Oversee production support to ensure robust system availability and performance.
• Mentor and develop department staff and manage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science/MIS/IT

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 Information Technology Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operations of HKEX market systems and IT infrastructure.

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 Information Technology Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operations of HKEX market systems and IT infrastructure.

Job Duties:

The incumbent will work in the area of Development & Support for HKEX post trade application systems, and lead a team responsible for the related architecture design, development, implementation and production support, as well as work across related business and operations stakeholders achieving common business results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all phases of application road map, architecture design and life cycle for post-trade application systems, and carry out review of associated deliverables and evolution in adherence to standards and policies
• Set, interpret and drive strategic direction, and deliver technology that meets post trade business requirements
• Plan, review and implement system development and technical delivery through requirement definition with key business stakeholders, collaboration with other application teams and infrastructure team on common system and architecture impact, as well as exercise vendor management where appropriate
• Oversee production support for core mission critical systems to attain robust system availability
• Foster continuous technology advancement and development of the department, as well as lead people management agenda including performance management and development
• Undertake assignments and projects as assigned by department head
  
  

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related disciplines
• At least over 15 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 10 years at management level
• Strong leadership skills and capabilities in managing complex IT agenda across diverse stakeholders from senior IT leaders, specialist, to business and operations leaders
• Ability to define solutions that solve complex business problems
• Solid experience in managing and developing large scale mission critical systems on open platform
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology strategies and best practices
• Knowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are met
• Keen understanding of project control and budget management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, managerial and people management skills
• Experienced in motivating large organization and teams
  
  

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 - TKO

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Permanent