Location: HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent Job Summary: Job Duties: Job Responsibilities: Lead operation teams to manage and support core operations of market data platforms and data management of HKEX markets database and statistics calculation, and provide seamless client support for connectivity to HKEX market data platforms, including real-time pricing feeds, issuer news feed, historical data platform and other data dissemination channels. Manage and drive the data platform development projects to bring the benefits of the new technology to flourish marketplace of the future, and partner with in-house technology teams, external solution providers and other business stakeholders to deliver HKEX data business strategy. Manage enhancement projects on the existing market data platforms and database systems, and ensure market readiness for the associated changes to effectively accommodate the HKEX's new product and trading initiatives. Maintain robustness and resiliency of core operations as our top priority, and handle production incidents promptly and efficiently. Optimize our operating model to improve efficiency, productivity and quality, and minimize the operation risks, more importantly to embrace the opportunities that help business growth, address customer need and support team development. Design and set the market data platform strategy and determine the roadmap. Undertake assignments and projects as assigned by department head. Job Requirements: University Degree or above, preferably in Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines At least 15 years relevant experience in well-established financial organizations, with at least 8 years hands-on project management and/or operation management preferably in market data industry Solid experience and knowledge with data consumption in the financial industry and implementation of cloud computing and API technologies on market data acquisition, consumption and distribution Deep knowledge of the market data and trading requirements of high frequency trading clients. Good understanding of trading and market data systems, corporate actions and pre-trade & post-trade processes. Knowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are met Good managerial, analytical, planning and organization skills Strong leadership and people management skills Good interpersonal, relationship management and presentation skills. Highly independent, self-motivated and result-oriented professional Able to manage multi projects, prioritize and meet deadlines Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua would be an advantage Company Introduction: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is one of the world's major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income and currency markets. HKEX is the world's leading IPO market and as Hong Kong's only securities and derivatives exchange and sole operator of its clearing houses, it is uniquely placed to offer regional and international investors access to Asia's most vibrant markets. As the global markets leader in the Asian time-zone, we offer a world of opportunities for early careers and experienced hires. Here, we know that diverse thinking fosters better solutions, and we are committed to building an open and dynamic environment which allows our business to innovate and our people to thrive. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX. 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.
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