Associate - Market Surveillance & Monitoring

**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:** The Market Surveillance & Monitoring Department is primarily responsible for maintaining the integrity of the cash and derivatives markets through real-time trade monitoring and enforcing rule compliance of HKEX Participants. It also cooperates with Hong Kong and Mainland regulators on their investigation of cross-boundary market misconduct under the China Stock Connect markets. The incumbent will work proactively and collaboratively with other HKEX internal stakeholders to promote effective market regulations for a fair, orderly and reputable market. **Job Duties:** **_Job Responsibilities:_**  * Assist in market surveillance-related projects and system enhancements * Perform UAT and implementation of surveillance systems * Handle daily trade surveillance alerts and reports generated in surveillance system * Carry out investigation resulting from surveillance alerts and/or dealing with referrals of suspicious behavior * Undertake any other responsibilities and projects as assigned **_Requirements:_** * University degree in Computer Sciences, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplines. * Good knowledge of the securities and derivatives markets. Previous exposure to a wide variety of financial instrument types is an advantage * Able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines * Solid analytical skills to handle large data set with strong attention to details * Good collaboration skills on dealing with other departments, especially with IT or front office * Previous Front Office role, Risk Management, Front Office IT or Middle Office with experience in project and system testing would be advantageous * Experience in using surveillance strategy or various surveillance exception reporting platforms is an advantage * At least 3 years’ relevant working experience in well-established financial organisations.  * Work independently and be flexible to take on new responsibility or challenge * Hands-on experience in industry wide systems (e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters) and Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of programming is an advantage * Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) _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:** Contract