Assistant Vice President - Market Data

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:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Market Data department and play a role to deliver market data initiatives. Platform Solutions team is responsible for planning and delivering solutions that align with the Market Data strategy of the business and the exchange.

Job Duties:

The successful applicant will join the Market Data Department of Markets Division and support the team in platform development and project management. In this role, a good blend of business and technical expertise is required.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business users to understand business requirement and identify necessary technological enhancements
• Conduct business and technical analysis on possible initiatives from business and technical perspective. Evaluate and validate the possible solution into production.
• Gather requirements by understanding business rationale and document requirements
• Assist to analyze market data industry and market trends to provide support for business strategy
• Support users in UAT testing, test planning, training materials and other relevant documentations.
• Project manage market data projects, tracking progress and risks against scope, schedule and costs, in coordination with business and IT departments
• Provide end-to-end project management for the business initiative, ensure that projects are delivered on time and within the budget and scope
• Prepare and coordinate project proposal, including the business justification, execution plan, financial projection, risk factors and mitigation, to support the internal committee and board approval process
• Develop and maintain all project documentation and artifacts throughout different project phases.
• Perform risk management analysis, identify and escalate any project risk on a timely basis and drive resolution.
• Collaborate cross teams on execution of market data projects, identify new business opportunities and drive departmental business planning.

Requirements:

• Degree in IS/ Finance / Business
• 6+ years of working experience as Business Analyst/Project manager, preferably gained from Banking /Brokerage / FinTech industry
• Good understanding of financial products, trading lifecycle, database and system architecture
• Experience in Business analysis and working with business and IT stakeholders
• Excellent Project management skills with proven track record working across full life cycle of a project
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter and fast learner, with an innovative mindset
• Proficiency in both written/spoken English and Cantonese. Mandarin is a plus.

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