Assistant Vice President, Operations Risk Governance, Operations (Financial Markets)

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square, Hong Kong SAR

Company

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited connects capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation across Asia's global capital markets.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain the Operations Division's risk and controls governance framework.
• Streamline business processes and identify opportunities for continuous efficiency improvements.
• Review key controls, identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Measure and communicate the impact of business initiatives using data analytics, scorecards and reports.
• Standardise risk dashboards and Key Risk Indicators, track operational risk events and facilitate root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field for the Assistant Vice President level; 5 years for the Associate level.
• Experience in financial markets and operational risk management is preferred; broader understanding of financial products, data, market regulation and controls is advantageous.
• Superior judgment, professionalism and strong business ethics when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven project management experience across multiple stakeholders, with strong influencing abilities.
• Proactive, dependable and motivated team player able to adapt quickly and perform under pressure.
• Technological proficiency, including essential proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Cantonese and/or Putonghua.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Standard 40-hour working week in Hong Kong SAR.
• Equal opportunity workplace supporting diverse perspectives, abilities, cultures and experiences.