Electronic Trading Risk & Control Manager / Senior Manager

About the role

Eclipse Trading, a proprietary trading firm founded in 2007 with offices in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago, is looking for an Electronic Trading Risk Control Manager / Senior Manager for its Risk team in Hong Kong. The role is the subject matter expert on electronic trading risk controls, overseeing the design, monitoring and effectiveness of trading controls so that electronic trading systems operate within a robust risk and governance framework. Coverage focuses on Hong Kong, with growing coverage across Mainland China and Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to embed regulatory obligations into technology controls best practice
• Review trading systems, algorithms and exchange connectivity solutions to identify control gaps and regulatory risks
• Evaluate new trading initiatives, algorithms and strategies to ensure controls are embedded before deployment
• Assess risks of market misconduct, market manipulation and exchange rule breaches
• Review trading controls against SFC electronic trading rules, short-selling regulations, HKEX Rules and exchange surveillance expectations
• Review and enhance the trade surveillance framework, including alert coverage, monitoring parameters, escalation processes and governance policies
• Develop metrics, dashboards and exception reports, and review trading system incidents and control failures
• Coordinate implementation of regulatory changes such as HKIDR-DM and T+1 settlement
• Prepare responses to queries from prime brokers, exchanges and regulators
• Manage the inventory of processes, risks, controls and metrics for risk appetite and limits, and report compliance violations
• Work with Business Development, Trading, Technology and Compliance to turn rule interpretations into practical advice for stakeholders

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in electronic trading controls, operational risk, front office business control or electronic trading governance
• Familiarity with trading flows, execution algorithms, electronic trading risks and automated trading strategies
• Knowledge of market conduct risks, trade surveillance and common market abuse scenarios (spoofing, layering, wash trading, manipulative trading)
• Knowledge of Hong Kong SFC rules and exchange rules; broader APAC regulatory experience is an advantage
• Ability to work alongside technology teams and explain controls to exchanges and regulators
• Strong communication, collaboration skills and good command of spoken and written English

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with a flat management structure
• Work-life balance in a multi-cultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• An attractive benefits package with a discretionary bonus