Total 8 research associate job vacancies in Information Technology category in Hong Kong, Central

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About the Role

With specific focus on business units under the Regional Chief Executive (RCE)’s purview, the incumbent is responsible to support the RCE in reviewing the business strategy and plans to ensure the business plan is in line with Group strategy. Serves as a business partner to the RCE and plays a key role in supporting and partnering the local business units under the RCE’s jurisdiction.

• Responsible for reviewing the business strategy/plan of business units under the RCE’s purview and ensuring that the strategy and plans are in line with Group Strategy.
• Review business and financial results of the countries on monthly basis
• Supporting the RCE through leading the business planning process and consolidating business plans of the local business unites under purview.
• Responsible for reviewing the spend beyond the CEO’s limits of the business units under the RCE’s purview and making the appropriate recommendations.
• Working closely with all Functional Heads at Group level to address/resolve issues for the business units under the RCE’s jurisdiction.
• Supporting the RCE in the preparation of required reporting expected at the Group Exco and responsible for the consolidation of the performance of business units required at Group level.
• Participate in the annual budget process. Review the business plans of the local business units and drive the periodic business review of the financial performance. Develop and implement analytical tools for the periodical review of the financial performance of business units under the RCE’s purview.
• Participate in Group projects and partner business units in key projects
• Achievement of target financial results by country – VONB, OPAT, UFSG, expense ratio
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of the performance of the business
• Feasibility and Execution of recommendations.
• Ensures that financial figures are developed and presented consistent with Group business strategy

Minimum Job Requirements

• At least 10 years of all-round business planning experience with the last 5 years in financial sector.
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for Associate Director level
• Has worked in insurance environment.
• Preferably with MNCs.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing skills.
• High energy level and proactive.
• Analytical and result-driven.

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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: Associate - Market Data (Data Licensing & Policy) HKEX Market Data Department (MDD) is responsible for the market data services of HKEX's securities and derivatives markets. Data Licensing & Policy (DLP) team of MDD looks after all data clients' licensing matters and promotes the HKEX market data products globally. The incumbent is to report to the team lead of DLP team. Job Duties: Job Responsibilities: Relationship manager for existing and prospective licensees of HKEX data products. Point of contact for both external & internal inquiries regarding data product features, application procedures and licensing & fee schemes. Validation of applications and administration of agreements for data clients Work alongside with Data Sales and Client Services teams to solve client enquiries and provide proper licensing solution for client use cases. Assist in soliciting feedback from internal and external stakeholders on market data policies. Constantly review and optimize procedures to assist clients' onboarding. Assist in organizing client seminars and events. Assist management in ad-hoc projects as well as cross-team initiatives such as project management on licensing operation automation. Job Requirements: University degree, preferably in Finance/ Business/ Economics or related subjects. At least 3 years of relevant experience in the financial industry. Strong understanding of financial industry and products as well as data business. Knowledge of exchanges' market data business is a plus. Exposure to Market Data vendors is a plus. Detail-oriented, highly self-motivated, able to multi-tasks and work independently as well as in a team environment. High proficiency of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), strong demand in communication and presentation skills. Conversant with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Candidate with less experience will be considered as Officer 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

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 Development & Support Team is responsible for the design, implementation and application support of HKEX's market systems, including trading, market data, clearing and settlement, listing systems as well as our internal corporate and surveillance systems. Job Duties: As IT specialist, you will support the on-going maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements of HKEX systems. You will have the opportunity to work closely with different technical teams, vendors and business users for development and production support of Post- Trade Collateral Systems. Responsibilities: Perform system design, analysis, development, documentation and other development support activities during project development Coordinate with other IT teams, business users and vendors for testing and system implementation Provide production maintenance and support Support other ad-hoc development and testing activities Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related disciplines Minimum 4 years' system development and support experience With experience in either SWIFT Payment systems, IBM Mainframe (e.g. MVS, OS/390, zOS )or Linux platform is an advantage Experience in financial services industry is an advantage Familiar with system development life cycle 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 - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Contract

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 Technology Infrastructure Network team is responsible for the design, implementation and the maintenance of HKEX Technology Infrastructure. This includes computer storage, network, cloud and workplace technologies, supporting the HKEX external market systems as well as the internal corporate systems. Job Duties: The network engineer is responsible for managing daily mission critical network operations - providing technical support, troubleshooting and developing solutions to maintain high standard for network engineering services. You will also have the opportunity to drive operational efficiency and process reviews. Responsibilities Provide effective responses to service requests, issues, and incidents related to network, including providing second level support, troubleshooting, investigating network issues and develop solutions to maintain high standard of network infrastructure services. Collect and assess the requirements from various internal and external parties for network changes, followed by preparation, technical test, implementation and documentation for network changes. Collaborate with internal and external parties to reach agreed progress and results. Monitor the healthiness of network and automate such monitoring and responses when appropriate. Requirements Degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications or related disciplines. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in support of large scale mission-critical IP networks and Internet infrastructures. Experience in security, networking, and emerging technologies including Firewall, Routers, Switches, VPN, SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud computing and overlay network technology, etc. Hands-on experience in trouble-shooting complex IP networks. Holder of CCNP/CCIE/CISSP/CISA will be an advantage. Experience in programming with Python and other languages for network automation will be an advantage. Familiar with Ansible, Solarwinds, JIRA, and Confluence will be an advantage. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Regular weekend changes and emergency handling during off-hours are expected. 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 - TKO Shift: 7x24 Shift (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Contract

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 Information Security Team consists of Security Strategy and Solution Architecture team, Security engineering and Operations team, Threat Management team as well as Security Governance business. Job Duties: The Security Solution Architect is accountable for IT security architecture, design and solution engineering, meeting agreed requirements aligned to the Information Security and business strategy. Reporting to Principal Security Architect, the incumbent will work collaboratively with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security Architects, Security Engineering, Security Services Operations, Security Operations Centre team and Project Delivery team. This role will translate the group-wide information security strategy, policy and control requirements into secure solutions. This role need to balance between unique business objectives of a global exchange against the inherent security threat and risk profile applicable to critical national infrastructure. Also helps reviewing and providing security requirement inputs or security integration architecture for business led projects. Responsibilities Responsibility for ensuring the agreed information and cyber security architecture and solution designs are engineered to specification and within acceptable risk tolerance. Work with Security Services and Security Engineering subject matter experts to ensure that security services/systems are architected with engineering and operational requirements built in. Work within governance forums such as Enterprise Architecture Board, HKEX Group Security Architecture Committee and Group Security Architecture Working Group. Design and develop security solutions in accordance with the HKEX System Development Lifecycle, Application and application code security architecture and documentation standards. Create and review functional and non-functional security requirements, including all additional requirements for InfoSec and Cyber projects. Review system architecture and designs to ensure all solutions have undergone appropriate assurance and meet security acceptance criteria. Develop and present reference patterns for security architecture and technical security standards to meet Information Security Policy Contribute to the security technology strategy, security architecture roadmap, maturity model, policies and standards. Support day-to-day activities of the Information Security Strategy and Solution Architecture function ensuring Operating Level Agreements are met. Requirements University degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related fields Relevant experience with information security and enterprise architecture methods and frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, NIST CSF) Cyber Security certifications, such as SABSA, CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or security specific cloud certifications such as AWS, Azure, GCP, AliBaba Cloud, Kubernetes, etc. Relevant experience of software and system assurance methodologies and associated vulnerability management and risk management practices. Relevant experience with industry best-practice approaches to the design, implementation, operations, and management of IT systems (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, ITIL, COBIT). Up-to-date experience of delivering solutions security in public and/or private cloud. Experience of developing/ contributing to security policies and standards. Current experience securing automated build and deployment pipelines and securing artefacts An intelligent, articulate, consensus building and persuasive leader. Must have a strong business acumen and technology knowledge, who can serve as an effective member as part the IT management team. Must be able to communicate information security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences. Experience of effective stakeholder management and senior level reporting. Able to work effectively in a matrix management environment. Able to deliver within a fast-moving high-pressure environment, balancing multiple work streams and deliverables. 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 - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

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: System Shared Services & Program Delivery team is responsible to manage the company-wise system shared service infrastructure, including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, BMC TrueSight, ServiceNow, etc. We plays a critical role to delivery and operate these company-wise systems that are critical to daily business operation. Job Duties: As a team member of System Shared Services & Program Delivery team, you will collaborate closely with technical SMEs across server/network infrastructure, workplace technology, technology operation and information security teams to manage the enterprise tooling solution including BMC TrueSight, Microsoft Configuration Manager, System Center Operations Manager. You will be part of an elite team that drives world class IT standard and gain invaluable working experience in a top tier exchange in the financial industry. Responsibilities: Design, implement and manage the enterprise level monitoring solution to detect anomalies/issues of IT infrastructure and applications Create and customize monitoring policies, reports and dashboards to provide real time visibility into the health and performance of IT infrastructure and applications Conduct regular review on monitoring solution's configuration, performance and capacity to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system resources. Collaborate with technical SMEs to understand monitoring requirements, and develop monitoring standards, and provide guidance to effective integrate monitoring solution with incident and problem management processes. Enhance system to Comply with organizations policies and standards. Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices, and proactively assesses exposure areas and takes steps to reduce vulnerabilities Manage vendor to ensure the highest quality delivery and implementation Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent discipline. Minimum 3 years IT experience to manage enterprise level monitoring solution, eg BMC TrueSight, Dynatrace, New Relic, SCOM, etc Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including servers, networks, databases, storage systems and virtualization technologies Proficiency in scripting languages (eg, Shell Script, Powershell, Python) to automate administrative tasks and customize monitoring solutions. Experience on IT Service Management / IT Operations Manager process with ServiceNow is added advantage Ability to communicate with all levels of management, influence stakeholders, and build consensus effectively. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage. Candidate with less experience will be considered as Systems Engineer 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 - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Contract

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 Technology Infrastructure Network team is responsible for the design, implementation and the maintenance of HKEX Technology Infrastructure. This includes computer storage, network, cloud and workplace technologies, supporting the HKEX external market systems as well as the internal corporate systems. Job Duties: We are seeking for an experienced network engineer to manage the day to day and also the mission critical network operations. You will have the opportunity to drive operational efficiency and process reviews. Responsibilities: Conduct the network performance (latency, burst, packet rate, packet drop, etc.) measurement, analysis, tuning, and monitoring of mission-critical networks Assist in automation for the existing network and system operations Collaborate with the network service providers and other parties on project implementation and production support Requirements: Bachelor degree holder in IT related disciplines Minimum 5-year experience in the implementation and support of IP networks Skills to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot the network performance issues Good technical knowledge of enterprise network products, including switches, routers, firewalls, load-balancers, etc Knowledge of developing scripts with Python, Javascript, etc Knowledge of Corvil, ServiceNow, Ansbile, DevNet, and DevOps are in 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 - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

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 Technology Infrastructure Shared Services team are the forefront of technology innovation, the team leverage latest design concepts, practices, and tools to deliver game-changing platform solutions for HKEX. Job Duties: Being the Associate, Infrastructure Solution Architect, you will thrive through delivering values, you are forward-thinking, and excited to drive innovative design. This is the new way of solution architecture in the digital journey of HKEX. You will collaborate with a team of Technology SMEs across Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Cloud and Automation CoEs, and Information Security teams, to create the robust, scalable, and innovative solutions. Responsibilities: Work with Solution Architects as consultant to guide cross-functional Technology teams in driving fit-for-purpose technical solutions in accordance to business requirements, reference architectures, and enterprise architecture roadmap. Interact and develop strong collaborative relationships with Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Workspace Technology, Cloud and Automation CoEs, and Information Security teams to agree on the solutions. Assist to craft software/platform/infrastructure roadmap, architecture plans, and engineering standards to support the business strategy. Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and industry practices in line with the business strategy. Assist to recommend alternative technologies and architecture approaches, e.g. Cloud placement, to improve operation efficiency and future-proofing of IT investment. Participate in discussion with Information Security, IT Risk & Control, and Second Line of Defense teams to drive secure, robust, and consistent solution design principles. Participate in discussion with senior stakeholders, IT leadership, and Architecture Governance forum on strategic vision of emerging technologies and platform solutions that bring positive impact to the organization. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines. Minimum 3 years of working experience of providing infrastructure design and implementation. Knowledge on Application, Workspace Technology, Infrastructure and Data architectures for On-premise and Cloud solutions. Knowledge of architectural frameworks and the ability to produce effective design principles. Knowledge on Enterprise grade systems infrastructure. Experience on providing total solution on infrastructure services i.e. Provisioning, Automation, Monitoring, Security, Resilience, Backup and Recovery, etc. Experience on providing solution design for integration of SaaS services with cloud/on-premises components. e.g. Single Sign-On, SIEM, etc. Experience on providing Active Directory and Email solutions. Demonstrate a wider view of the technology trends in the industry and communicate a passion for digital products and services. Ability to quickly comprehend new technologies and assess their potential impact and value for the organization. Exposure to Workspace Technology design and implementation is a plus. Strategic, innovative, strong problem solver and wiling to challenge status quo. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin 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 - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent