Oversee data backup, user access controls, pre-trade risk management, and Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR) strategy, including regular disaster recovery drills.
Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations; track rectification progress to comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
Formulate and maintain IT emergency response plans and procedures; conduct checks on departmental policies and monitor review status.
Identify existing and potential IT operational risks; report to supervisors and stakeholders; develop and monitor rectification plans to enhance safety and effectiveness.
Implement effective risk detection and control measures; conduct investigations of production incidents, assist in root-cause analysis, and drive necessary corrective actions.
Collaborate with internal and external parties to resolve issues related to information security, system audits, and production safety.
Lead IT projects, including system upgrades, security patching, and new platform deployments; ensure SLA compliance and manage IT procurement.
Provide comprehensive support for infrastructure, including PCs/devices, servers, networks, Microsoft 365 administration, VPN configuration, and software/hardware troubleshooting.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
8+ years of IT operations experience in the financial industry (brokerage or banking preferred).
Expertise in low-latency trading systems, Windows/Linux servers, Cisco networks (TCP/IP), and SQL Server/MySQL database administration.
Proven ability in cybersecurity framework design, control implementation, and BCP/DR management.
Deep knowledge of financial regulatory standards; strong skills in risk identification, troubleshooting, and working under pressure.
Programming/scripting skills (Python/Java); experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization technologies.