Cash Equities Trading Technology Lead (Perm, Investment Bank)

A leading global investment bank seeks a Cash Equities Trading Technology Lead in Hong Kong to transform front-office trading systems and drive technology innovation across Asia.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable, high-performance Cash Equities trading platforms supporting front-office operations
• Own the full SDLC from requirements and architecture through testing, deployment, and production support
• Lead L2/L3 support for mission-critical trading systems, minimising market disruption and ensuring operational resilience
• Partner with traders, quantitative strategists, and regional technology teams to optimise workflows and business alignment
• Manage FIX protocols, exchange gateways, Fidessa integrations, and SOR capabilities across APAC electronic trading flows
• Drive DevOps, system enhancements, and database optimisation using CI/CD, automated testing, SQL Server/Sybase, and Atlassian tools

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, IT, or related fields with 10+ years’ software development experience in Equities systems
• Strong hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, Java, Python, Maven, automated testing, and DevOps practices for trading applications
• Advanced SQL expertise with MS SQL Server or Sybase, including database optimisation for high-volume transactional data
• Strong software architecture knowledge covering design patterns, data structures, multi-threading, messaging middleware, and scalable systems
• Deep Cash Equities knowledge with exposure to Futures, Swaps, Options, APAC exchange rules, and cross-border flows across HK, China, Japan, and US
• Proven FIX protocol, broker connectivity, and exchange integration experience, with Fidessa/OMS/EMS and SOR knowledge; Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo preferred

About this company:

A leading global financial services organisation with a strong Asia-Pacific presence is driving innovation and sustainable growth across capital markets. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment with regional exposure, continuous development, supportive leadership, and opportunities to shape the future of financial technology.

Keywords: Cash Equities, C# / .NET, FIX Protocol, Algorithmic Trading, SQL

What’s next:

Shape the future of Cash Equities trading technology and drive high-impact innovation across APAC markets. Apply now!