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