Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

Vice President, Operations Risk Governance, Operations

In short

This role leads Operations Risk Governance at a Hong Kong exchange and clearing organisation, building risk and controls governance frameworks, reviewing key controls, standardising risk dashboards and KRIs, and managing firmwide strategic projects within the Operations Division. It requires a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration plus at least 10 years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field, with strong project management, stakeholder influencing and data analysis skills. Excellent spoken and written English is required, with Cantonese and/or Putonghua as a plus.

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
HKEX is seeking experienced, meticulous and motivated professionals to join the Operations Risk Governance team. This dynamic team plays a crucial role in Operations Division to support business strategy, risk and control management, group policy implementation, and other key functions (e.g. data analysis, budget and expense oversight, project management) that ensure the organisation operates smoothly and effectively.
Job Duties
Responsibilities
The key priorities of the Operations Risk Governance Function are to:
•Establish and maintain a robust divisional risk and controls governance framework to ensure sound business practices and compliance with policies.
•Streamline business processes and identify opportunities for continuous efficiency improvements.
•Conduct ongoing reviews of key controls, identify control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
•Effectively measure, evaluate, and communicate the success and impact of business initiatives in a strategic and analytical manner, leveraging data analytics, scorecards, and reports.
•Standardise risk dashboards and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for proactive decision-making; track operational risk events and facilitate root cause analysis.
•Professionally manage firmwide and divisional strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring robust coordination and alignment across various functions and channels.
Key Competencies and Qualifications
•A degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minimum of 10 years of working experience in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking or a related field.
•Strong business acumen with experience in financial markets and operational risk management preferred; broader understanding of financial products, data, market regulation and controls is advantageous.
•Demonstrates superior judgment, professionalism and strong business ethics when handling confidential and sensitive information.
•Proven project management skills with experience working across multiple stakeholders; demonstrates strong influencing abilities.
•Proactive, dependable, motivated and a strong team player; ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment and perform well under pressure.
•Technologically adept; proficiency in Microsoft tools is essential.
•Excellent command of spoken and written English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Putonghua is a plus.
Location
HKEX - Exchange Square
Shift
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Worker Type
Permanent

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