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Job Summary: The Structured Products and Fixed Income (SPFI) Team of the Listing Department (Listing) is responsible for i) processing listing applications of structured products (including Derivative Warrants and Callable and Bull/Bear Contracts) and debt securities; ii) monitoring post-listing compliance and iii) handling complaints. The team seeks to develop policy initiatives and enhance regulations to raise industry standard for the development of structured products and fixed income markets.
Job Duties: This VP position will form part of the senior leadership team within the SPFI Department with a focus on structured products. Specific duties include:
Job Responsibilities: - Supervise SPFI Team members in the handling of listing applications of structured products; post listing monitoring (such as handling of complaints & unusual trades); issuers' compliance of Listing Rules & best practices; and recommend appropriate actions.
- Lead policy development/enhancement of the Hong Kong listing regime in relation to structured products including market consultation and presentation to the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange
- Study feasibility and implications of new products or new initiatives from Listing Rule perspective
- Develop internal policies and workflow procedures including system enhancements to improve the operational efficiency
- Plan and manage SPFI projects
- Liaise with other functions in HKEX on operational / system implementation of listing-related initiatives with cross-functional impact
- Liaise and develop effective working relationships with other regulatory organizations
Qualification and Requirements: Knowledge & Qualification
- University degree, preferably in Business, Financial Engineering, Economics or Law (admission as a solicitor in Hong Kong)
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in the finance industry, of which at least 5 years at a management/supervisory level
- Require strong market experience, knowledge and understanding (gained from international law firms or within control functions in investment banks or well-established financial organizations) of legal, operations, regulations and risk management considerations of the listed structured/derivatives products in Hong Kong and/or overseas markets
- Advanced knowledge of Listing Rules applicable to structured products is preferred
- Familiarity with debt capital markets (DCM) with good market and product knowledge on debt issuances in Hong Kong and international DCM is a plus
Skills & Competencies
- An experienced leader who is capable of motivating and developing staff
- A strategic thinker who has excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making qualities
- High standards of integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
- Detail oriented with excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua an advantage
- Good project management and process improvement skills is a plus.
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