Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
VP Market Systems (C++ / Java | Real-Time Trading Platforms)
Job Description:
The Markets Systems team delivers mission-critical platforms for trading, market data dissemination, and surveillance across cash and derivatives markets.
As Vice President (Senior System Development Manager), you will lead the end-to-end development of low-latency, high-throughput trading and surveillance systems. You will own architecture design, delivery, production support, and incident management while working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, business teams, and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading and surveillance systems for cash and derivatives markets
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex system projects
- Lead production incident investigation and resolution
- Manage multi-stakeholder initiatives (internal teams, vendors, regulators)
- Drive system reliability, resiliency, and high availability design
- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks
- Collaborate across infrastructure, security, and development teams
- Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in system design and development (preferably financial services)
- Strong experience in low-latency and high-throughput system architecture
- Hands-on coding experience (Java, C++, Python, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems, resiliency, and high availability design
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and technology controls
- Exposure to cash or derivatives markets is a strong advantage
- Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Required Skills:
Trading C++ Java