Job title: AVP - IT
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Job published: 10 Mar 2026
Job ID: 35553

Job Description

Our client:

Our client is a leading fintech/securities firm.

Responsibilities:
IT Operations & Risk Management

  • Manage critical IT ops: data backup, access controls, pre-trade risk, BCP/DR (with drills); ensure 24/7 availability of HK/US trading systems (equities, futures, options).

  • Coordinate audits, regulatory exams, and remediation; maintain emergency response plans and policy compliance.

  • Identify IT risks; report, remediate, and implement controls; lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

  • Collaborate on security, audit, and production safety issues.

Project, Cybersecurity & Support

  • Lead IT projects (upgrades, patching, deployments), SLAs, and procurement.

  • Design/implement cybersecurity frameworks (firewall, IDS, antivirus) and access controls; deliver safety training.

  • Provide infrastructure support: servers, networks, Microsoft 365, VPN, hardware/software troubleshooting.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science/IT or equivalent.

  • 8+ years IT operations in financial services (brokerage/banking preferred).

  • Expertise: low-latency trading systems, Windows/Linux, Cisco networking, SQL/MySQL administration.

  • Proven in cybersecurity, BCP/DR, regulatory compliance, risk management, troubleshooting under pressure.

  • Python/Java scripting; cloud/containerization experience.

  • Certifications: CISA, CISSP, ITIL.

To apply online,  please click the Apply button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact us at +852 2391 2813.

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