VP Market Systems (C++ / Java | Real-Time Trading Platforms)
TypeFull-time job
LocationHong Kong
Posted1 hour ago
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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