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 Trading Operations Team is responsible for ensuring the Hong Kong cash and derivatives market operates in a transparent, fair and orderly fashion. Doing so requires a strong team of dedicated and talented professionals with quick thinking, excellent judgement and abilities to handle trading issues quickly while operating within the rules and regulations that keep the market fair and orderly.With our ongoing major investment to revamp our trading platform and operation processes, we have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to provide first-line independent oversight and challenge operational risks across our Cash and Derivatives Trading Operations teams. This role is central to developing and maintaining a robust risk management framework, ensuring the resilience and integrity of our core trading functions. You will be a key subject matter expert, advising on risk appetite and influencing strategic decisions to protect the organization.
Job Duties:
Key Responsibilities
Process Taxonomy & Control Analysis: Establish and maintain a comprehensive operational process taxonomy for cash and derivatives trading operations. This structured concept will be used to facilitate deep-drive analyses of control gaps, identify root causes, prioritize remediation efforts, alignment of control and identification of efficiency opportunities across the trade lifecycle.
Incident & Issue Management: Oversee the end-to-end management of operational risk incidents for Trading Operations. Ensure thorough root cause analysis, effective remediation plans are implemented, and trends are analyzed to prevent future occurrences.
Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Assist the Trading Operations team on the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide an early warning system for emerging risks. Compile operational risk reports for management reporting
Stakeholder Engagement & Challenge: Serve as a trusted advisor and central point of contact for operational risk matters under Trading Operations.
Promote positive risk culture and risk awareness in Trading Operations, via facilitation of training sessions on operational risk across Cash and Derivatives Trading Operations, including content preparation and training delivery.
Drive innovation and transformation within Trading Operation's workflows by overseeing the development and implementation of automation solutions utilizing a range of tools and technologies.
Risk framework & Governance: Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of the operational risk management framework for trading operations. Provide independent review and challenge of first-line risk activities, including new business activities.
Control Environment Oversight: Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls within Trading Operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement control enhancements.
Requirements
Experience: 10+ years of proven experience in operational risk management, internal audit, or a controls-focused role within financial services, with specific exposure to markets, trading, or exchange operations.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of cash and derivatives products, trade lifecycle, and the associated operational processes and technologies.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify, measure, and analyze complex risks. Proficiency in using data to inform decisions and visualize risk trends.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to engage, influence, and constructively challenge stakeholders of different levels. A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Growth mindset and team player
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 SquareShift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentTop Skills
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
