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Job Summary: OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited (OTC Clear) is a central counterparty (CCP) established by HKEX for the purpose of providing clearing and settlement services for OTC derivative transactions. OTC Clear currently provides clearing of interest rate swaps (IRS), non-deliverable currency forwards (NDF), cross currency swaps (CCS) and deliverable FX (DFX)
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Job Duties: Responsibilities: - Work in a team to cover day-to-day risk related operations in OTC Clear in accordance with established rules, policies and procedures (e.g. margin call, risk parameter review and default fund review)
- Prepare regular and ad hoc statistical and analysis reports to management and regulators
- Handle exceptions and contingency situations with proper escalation to supervisor
- Handle risk control related enquiries from clearing members
- Review and streamline workflows, identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans
- Update relevant documentation including internal operational procedures as appropriate
- New business initiatives or new/enhanced risk policies
- Be a subject matter expert in risk control function to work with other teams for implementation of new initiatives in OTC Clear
- Key responsibilities include assessing operational feasibility, enhancing internal operational procedures and workflows for implementation and covering system enhancement required
Requirements: - University Degree, preferably in Risk Management / Finance / Economics or related disciplines
- Holder of relevant professional qualification, preferably FRM or CFA
- Sound knowledge of derivatives market operations and regulations
- Preferably at least 6 years' relevant experience in well-established financial organizations, preferably in OTC derivatives market operations
- Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Preferably system knowledge in Calypso, proficiency in MS Word / Excel (Macro and VBA) / PowerPoint / Access
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua an advantage
- Shift duty is required during public holiday by rotation
HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.
Location: HKEX - Exchange Square
Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Permanent