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:
We are looking for a bright and analytical individual to join our Trading Development Team under HKEX’s Operations Division, who will contribute to strategically important initiatives in the HK securities market, the HK derivatives markets and Stock Connect program. Your role includes modernising trading platforms, analysing data, conducting tests, and managing trading platform projects from analysis and solution design to implementation, market readiness, and regulatory approval. If you value impactful work, excellence, collaboration, and strategic thinking, this position is ideal for you.Job Duties:
- Assist in developing the trading platform strategy for growing the HK securities market, the HK derivatives market and Stock Connect programme
- Manage and drive strategic projects throughout different stages of projects, from requirement gathering and documentation, user acceptance test (UAT) to post release market monitoring
- Manage internal stakeholders and exchange participants on trading initiatives, driving alignment and collaboration across project teams and various stakeholders, supporting senior management in execution of strategies and negotiation with counterparties
- Act as a business analyst to identify the business needs, design and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
- Gather complex business requirements and articulate them in a clear manner, and work with business and IT teams to prepare documentation (e.g. project plan, business requirements and test plan)
- Oversee and mentor junior team members in project management, quality assurance, and data analytics
Job Requirements:
- University degree, preferably in Finance/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Business Administration or related disciplines
- 10+ years relevant experience in the financial services industry, of which at least 3 years at supervisory level
- Minimum 3 years of system development/ client support experience in core mission critical platforms
- Hands-on experience in creating test strategies, test plans and UAT cases from Functional Requirements Specifications
- Broad experience in business analysis and project management using methodologies such as Prince2, Waterfall and Scrum
- Meticulous and high agility with growth mindset; a self-starter, effective team manager, and skilled communicator with strong judgment and proven problem-solving abilities
- Strong technical skills and solid understanding about the Hong Kong securities market/derivatives market/Stock Connect trading is an advantage
- Experience in Bloomberg, FactSet, WIND, Python, SQL, Power Automate, Tableau and PowerBI, etc. is an advantage
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
- University degree
- 10+ years relevant experience in the financial services industry, including at least 3 years at supervisory level
- Minimum 3 years of system development or client support experience in core mission-critical platforms
- Hands-on experience creating test strategies, test plans and UAT cases from Functional Requirements Specifications
- Experience in business analysis and project management using methodologies such as Prince2, Waterfall and Scrum
- Strong technical skills and solid understanding of the Hong Kong securities market, derivatives market, and Stock Connect trading
- Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, WIND, Python, SQL, Power Automate, Tableau and Power BI
- Effective team management, strong communication, judgment and problem-solving abilities; self-starter with growth mindset
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
