Senior Systems Analyst – Associate – Post-Trade Systems – IT – 12-month Contract (R002316)

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 Post-Trade Application Team is responsible for the design, implementation and application support of HKEX’s post-trade systems, including clearing and settlement, nominee and depository, collateral and risk management systems for post-trade business.

Job Duties:

As Senior Systems Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for application development and support for critical applications running under IBM mainframe platform. You will have the opportunities to participate in projects for new business initiatives which are developed in existing and/or next generation of post-trade platform.

You have to work closely with different technical teams, vendors and business users for development and production support of post-trade systems. Besides, you may also be required to lead and participate in ad-hoc projects of technology obsolescence on behalf of Post-Trade Application Team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform business requirement analysis, resource estimation, system design, application development, testing, system rollout and documentation
• Prepare the system documentation, including Functional and Technical Specifications, Test Plans for various kinds of testing, and user & operation manuals.
• Design and develop systems with mainframe and integrate with other modern technologies or platforms
• Conduct quality assurance review on system design and project deliverables
• Collaborate with other IT teams, business users and vendors on testing and support activities during the project development
• Adhere to IT and organization policies and standards for fulfillment of compliance requirements
• Coach and supervise developers
• Provide production support and resolve production incidents
• Undertake assignments and projects as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related disciplines
• Minimum 7 years’ system development and support experiences
• Solid development experience in z/OS, DB2, COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve Plus, JCL, CA-7 and MQ
• With knowledge and experience in supporting SWIFT and Linux platform is an advantage:
  • SWIFT platform support
  • Linux platform support
• Proficiency in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology
• Familiar with both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• Experience in financial services industry or regulatory bodies is an added value
• Knowledge with JIRA and Confluence is an advantage
• Self-starter, self-motivated and able to work independently and under pressure
• Candidate with less experience may be considered as Systems Analyst

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.

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