Equity IT System Developer

Responsibilities:

The appointee will be responsible for the development and support of the company’s Hong Kong’s in-house middle‑office and front‑office systems.

• Design and develop in-house systems, and plan and execute unit, functional, and integration testing in accordance with defined functional requirements.

• Prepare and maintain development documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and test results.

• Perform system analysis, development, testing, and implementation for new and enhanced applications.

• Collaborate with first-line support teams to provide second-line support, and work closely with internal IT teams (e.g. Database Administration and Infrastructure) to analyze, track, and resolve technical issues, reporting progress and findings to managers or team leaders.

• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for potential system solutions, and present clear recommendations for business consideration.

• Provide early-shift support when required.

• Develop and design interfaces for the company’s Middle Office System (DMOS) and related back-office systems.

• Provide support and enhancement for Excel-based tools used by the Equity Middle Office and Research departments.

• Serve as a key application developer for Bloomberg/Reuters instrument static data systems, databases (e.g. SQL Server), SSIS, Linux batch jobs, and Excel tools.

• Act as primary point of contact for the above systems, delivering effective solutions to operational and technical issues.

• Automate deployment and release processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Collaborate with regional offices to support and implement regional IT changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong business knowledge of equity trading and middle‑office/back‑office operations.
• Hands-on experience with C# or Java, Linux, shell scripting, Excel VBA, and SQL. Experience with SSIS, Python, Omgeo CTM, AWS Cloud, Gloss, Ullink, and Fidessa is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and practices.
• Preferred to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the investment banking or securities trading industry, with relevant exposure to the development and support of middle‑office/back‑office systems for equity trading.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and results-oriented skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Chinese.
• A strong team player who is also capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

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***Permanent Hong Kong Resident is preferred. Expected Salary in CV is needed for consideration***

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