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:
Trading Development within the Operations Division at HKEX is responsible for initiating, leading, and delivering key strategic initiatives to support the continued development of HKEX’s markets and infrastructure.This senior role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional with a strong interest in capital markets to contribute to the evolution of Hong Kong’s financial markets and its connectivity with the Mainland and global markets. Experience in market structure, capital markets, and project delivery is preferred.
Job Duties:
Job Responsibilities
- Market Development: Lead and oversee strategic initiatives relating to Hong Kong securities and derivatives market structure, as well as Stock Connect programmes, in alignment with HKEX’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
- Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal teams (Operations, IT, Markets) and external stakeholders including market participants, regulators, mainland counterparts, and industry bodies to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small team, providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure effective delivery and professional growth
- Project Delivery: Drive end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, governance, and coordination across functions, ensuring timely and disciplined delivery
- Market & Regulatory Awareness: Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends to support informed decision-making and initiative design.
Requirements
- Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think from first principles and develop practical solutions
- Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
- Proven experience in stakeholder management and team leadership
- Solid understanding of Hong Kong securities, derivatives markets, and/or Stock Connect, including market structure and recent developments
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in capital markets or financial market infrastructure and/or functional experience in trading, business management, and project management
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin)
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:
PermanentSkills Required
- Self-motivated, responsible, able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven experience in stakeholder management and team leadership
- Solid understanding of Hong Kong securities, derivatives markets, and/or Stock Connect including market structure and recent developments
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in capital markets or financial market infrastructure and/or functional experience in trading, business management, and project management
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin)
- Experience in market structure, capital markets, and project delivery
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
