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 Post Trade Division at HKEX plays a key role in the development and enhancement of Hong Kong's financial market infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Vice President to lead strategic initiatives across post-trade services, market infrastructure development, business transformation and system modernisation.
The successful candidate will work closely with business, operations, technology, risk, legal and external stakeholders to drive market infrastructure enhancements, deliver major change initiatives and support the continued evolution of HKEX's post-trade ecosystem. The role requires strong financial market knowledge, strategic thinking, stakeholder management capabilities and a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities

Market Infrastructure Development

• Monitor developments in financial markets, industry practices and regulatory frameworks, and assess their impact on HKEX's post-trade business.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HKEX's products, services and market infrastructure.
• Develop strategic recommendations and business cases to support new initiatives.
• Engage with market participants, regulators and industry bodies to support the development and implementation of market initiatives.
• Represent HKEX in industry forums, consultations and working groups.

Strategy and Solution Development

• Lead the development and evaluation of business requirements, operating models and solution options for strategic initiatives.
• Drive the design and implementation of business and technology solutions.
• Ensure solutions appropriately address business, operational, risk and regulatory considerations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and facilitate decision-making across business, operations and technology teams.
• Prepare and present recommendations, proposals and project updates to senior management and governance committees.

Project Delivery

• Lead strategic business and technology initiatives from inception through implementation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Service and Infrastructure Enhancement

• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, risk management and client experience.
• Lead the ongoing development and modernisation of HKEX's post-trade services and infrastructure.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of industry best practices.

Key requirements

• Experience in clearing, settlement, collateral management, repo, bonds, OTC derivatives clearing, commodities or other post-trade services is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading strategic, business transformation or technology change initiatives.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within financial institutions, market infrastructure providers, consulting firms or other financial services organizations.
• Strong knowledge of financial market infrastructure and experience in strategy development, project delivery or business transformation.
• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant experience will also be considered.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong leadership, execution and project delivery capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Putonghua would be 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 Square

Shift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Permanent