Associate, Trading Operations

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: ' Job Duties: Overall Purpose of Role:

• To provide effective first-line supervision for all trading activity on LMEselect
• To provide first-line support and oversight for all LMEselect trading queries
• To ensure the Error Trade Policy and Dynamic Price Bands on LMEselect are managed effectively
• To effectively manage LMEselect processes, documentation and users
• To understand all processes across LME venues and functions managed by Trading Operations
• To maintain an overview of LME and LMEClear systems including LMEselect, LMEprice, LMEprism, LMEsword, LMEsmart, LMEbullion, LMEsource, LMEvps

• Ensure the LME Error Trade Policy and Dynamic Price Bands on LMEselect are managed effectively and consistently
• Ensure the procedures for the Error Trade Policy and Dynamic Price Bands on LMEselect are followed with all relevant information documented for regulatory purposes
• Maintain expertise to use Expert judgement when required on LMEselect trades that appear erroneous, misleading or fall outside of the remit of the LME error trade policy
• Establish & publish Asian Reference Prices ensuring all procedures are followed
• Perform health-checks after systems started up
• Manage major incidents on trading platform, including communications management
• Effective handling of all stakeholder queries relating to LME's pricing procedures and Trading Operations in general
• Troubleshoot issues relating to trading platform, escalating to support teams when necessary
• Liaise with and complete a daily handover with the London team
• Manage relevant LMEselect stats and updates of analytical coding
• Complete trader accreditations and internal staff training on LMEselect
• Review and update departmental documentation
• Ensure regulatory reports on trading users and activity are completed accurately and on time
• Recommend and promote enhancements to the management on issues that will benefit the LME's price discovery procedures, and to participate in all relevant projects and initiatives
• Undertake project work as and when required, including UAT testing and updating operational procedures to reflect new processes for the new trading platform delivery projects
• Assist with the rollout of the new trading platform to Asia Pacific members and software vendors

• Good HKCEE/HKDSE (or equivalent), a University Degree, preferably in Finance/ Business Administration/ Information Technology or related subjects

• Each position within the department is dependent on knowledge, experience and performance
• Four years' experience working in the Financial Sector
• A thorough knowledge or experience in electronic trading
• A thorough knowledge of market terminology
• A good understanding of Futures and Options

• A good understanding of the LME prompt date and contract structure
• A good understanding of the LME forward price curve
• A good understanding of dealing regulations

• Data input skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
• Good business awareness
• IT literacy
• Conversant with MS Office Tools such as Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint
• Quick and accurate numerical skills
• Strong problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Excel VBA is an advantage
• Knowledge of FIX protocol is an advantage
• Experience in transforming office tasks through robotic process automation (RPA) is an advantage

• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Dealing with confidential information
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Teamwork
• Ability to build close relationships with fellow colleagues and be a flexible team player
• Reliability, calmness, persistence, steadiness and stability
• Accurate, precise, controlled and disciplined
• Willingness to learn
• Customer focused
• Be able to work independently and with excellent attention to detail