Futures Trading System Technical Support and Integration Specialist, Futures Clearing

About Us

CITIC Securities International is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Our award-winning research, extensive footprint in Asia, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals set us apart within the industry. As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC Securities International is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. CITIC Securities International operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. We offer comprehensives financial solutions to a large and diverse client base that includes global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Ops Specialist to oversee and maintain the daily operations of our Futures FO/MOBO trading and settlement systems. This role is critical in ensuring system performance, reliability, and seamless exchange connectivity, while providing expert support for technical issues and supporting ongoing system enhancements. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and exchanges to deliver efficient operational support and drive continuous improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Futures FO/MOBO systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Manage and maintain exchange connections, acting as the first-line contact with local exchanges
• Liaise with local vendors and service providers to coordinate support and issue resolution
• Assist in the implementation of IT projects, system upgrades, and scheduled testing activities
• Provide hands-on system maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance fine-tuning
• Monitor system health and availability, responding swiftly to incidents and anomalies
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline daily operations and generate customized reports
• Formalize and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and user guides
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to support business and technology needs
• Handle technical inquiries and provide timely support to internal stakeholders
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the IT function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical operations or systems support, ideally within financial services
• In-depth knowledge of Futures trading/settlement systems and exchange connectivity; hands on experience with platforms such as ION, FIS, TT is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell) for automation and reporting
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with system monitoring tools
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, EMIR) and their impact on system operations
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills; certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus
• Excellent command of English – verbal and written.

CLSA may collect personal data from you for purposes relating to your engagement with the Company, including human resource management and other business and internal / external compliance purposes. Any personal information and /or data collected and held by the Company may be used by the Company or transferred (whether within/ outside the United Kingdom) to any other parties within the Company, subsidiaries and affiliates of the Company, internal or external service providers, or any other relevant parties including governmental or regulatory authorities, for the above purposes.