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:
IT Post-Trade Systems department is looking for an experienced IT professional to develop and maintain its Derivatives Clearing systems.Job Duties:
The Senior System Analyst / System Analyst is responsible for the business requirement analysis, the completion of functional specifications, the software quality assurance tests and development of testing tools. In addition, this role acts as a key liaison between business users and the technical team, ensuring that requirements are accurately defined and effectively translated into actionable system specifications.
Job Responsibilities:
- Business Requirement Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes to identify gaps and opportunities. Gather, refine, and document business needs into actionable requirements.
- System Design & Specification: Transform business requirements into detailed Functional Specifications, including system narratives, file/data layouts, and process workflows.
- Technical Liaison: Serve as the "bridge" by effectively communicating technical constraints to business users and business logic to development teams.
- Software Quality Assurance (QA): Design comprehensive test plans and lead / execute testing cycles. Ensure all software deliverables meet rigorous security and performance standards.
- Testing Tool Development: Develop and maintain automated testing scripts or simulation tools to streamline the QA process and improve delivery speed.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in automation testing tools and frameworks, such as Jenkins, Selenium, Robot Framework, JMeter or Cucumber, preferably within the financial industry, including a proven track record of participating large-scale projects. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the position of System Analyst
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and developing systems using Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript, and database technologies on Linux platforms. Experience in Ruby and Cucumber is an advantage.
- Analytical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex functional requirements, anticipate challenges, and develop flexible solutions.
- Business As Usual Support: Standard office hours with a requirement for occasional night shift work and potential for "On-Call" rotation.
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 - TKOShift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Selenium, Robot Framework, JMeter, Cucumber), preferably in the financial industry and on large-scale projects
- Proficiency designing and developing systems using Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript on Linux platforms
- Experience designing comprehensive test plans, leading/executing testing cycles, and ensuring security and performance standards
- Developing and maintaining automated testing scripts or simulation tools
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret complex functional requirements
- Availability for occasional night shift work and participation in on-call rotation (BAU support)
- Experience with Ruby and Cucumber
Hong Kong Exchanges Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hong Kong Exchanges and has not been reviewed or approved by Hong Kong Exchanges.
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Retirement Support — Employer retirement contributions and provident fund structures are described as notably above statutory baselines, with certain entities in the group offering even higher employer pension rates. This strengthens perceived long-term value and helps total compensation feel more robust.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical and dental insurance alongside life and personal-accident protection, with health checkups and comprehensive plans highlighted. This breadth of health protection is seen as a meaningful pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave spans multiple categories, including parental and volunteering time, in addition to standard annual and sick leave. This variety adds non-cash value and supports work-life needs.
Hong Kong Exchanges Insights
What We Do
HKEX Group is a global exchange group, operating dynamic and integrated financial markets in Asia and Europe. From our home in the financial hub of Hong Kong and an additional base in London, we provide world-class facilities for trading and clearing securities and derivatives in Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income and Currency. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of Chinese and international capital flows, Hong Kong has long been Connecting China with the World. With the accelerated opening-up of China’s capital markets, HKEX continues to be at the forefront of this historic transition, which we believe will Shape the Global Market Landscape
