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VP Market Systems (C++ / Java | Real-Time Trading Platforms)
IO Tech Solutions Limited · Hong Kong · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
software manager — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.
Also known as: applications manager, software managers, ICT applications manager, software applications manager, soft manager
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- 18 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
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The Markets Systems team delivers mission-critical platforms for trading, market data dissemination, and surveillance across cash and derivatives markets.
As Vice President (Senior System Development Manager), you will lead the end-to-end development of low-latency, high-throughput trading and surveillance systems. You will own architecture design, delivery, production support, and incident management while working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, business teams, and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop low-latency trading and surveillance systems for cash and derivatives markets
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex system projects
• Lead production incident investigation and resolution
• Manage multi-stakeholder initiatives (internal teams, vendors, regulators)
• Drive system reliability, resiliency, and high availability design
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks
• Collaborate across infrastructure, security, and development teams
• Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence
Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years1 of experience in system design and development (preferably financial services)
• Strong experience in low-latency and high-throughput system architecture
• Hands-on coding experience (Java, C++, Python, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, resiliency, and high availability design
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and technology controls
• Exposure to cash or derivatives markets is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Originally posted on Himalayas
As Vice President (Senior System Development Manager), you will lead the end-to-end development of low-latency, high-throughput trading and surveillance systems. You will own architecture design, delivery, production support, and incident management while working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, business teams, and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop low-latency trading and surveillance systems for cash and derivatives markets
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex system projects
• Lead production incident investigation and resolution
• Manage multi-stakeholder initiatives (internal teams, vendors, regulators)
• Drive system reliability, resiliency, and high availability design
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks
• Collaborate across infrastructure, security, and development teams
• Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence
Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years1 of experience in system design and development (preferably financial services)
• Strong experience in low-latency and high-throughput system architecture
• Hands-on coding experience (Java, C++, Python, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, resiliency, and high availability design
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and technology controls
• Exposure to cash or derivatives markets is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Originally posted on Himalayas