HKEX is looking for an Associate - Systems Analyst to help explore new business models through the design, test, and delivery of technology platforms via iterative Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). You will collaborate with technology partners and vendors to implement new cloud-native and blockchain applications, ensuring solutions meet standards and integrate with internal systems.

What You'll Do

Support project implementation activities, including technical requirements analysis, solution architecture, system documentation, software deployment and application integration within enterprise environments.
Collaborate with other IT teams to deploy cloud applications and integrate them with internal services, ensuring architecture, security and network requirements are met.
Uphold compliance with organization policies and standards including the development methodology.
Conduct system tests and provide operational support to business users during testing phases.
Investigate and resolve application design defects and technical issues.
Carry out production support and BAU tasks.
Participate in the design, development, and deployment of blockchain‑based or tokenization solutions, supporting both Proof‑of‑Concept and production implementations.
Conduct technical analysis for distributed ledger technologies (DLT), smart contract interaction models, and token lifecycle workflows.
Integrate blockchain components with enterprise applications, APIs, custody systems, payment rails, and internal services.
Support performance testing, security assessments, and operational readiness for blockchain or tokenized asset platforms.
Maintain system documentation for smart contracts, DLT architectures, node deployment procedures, and related infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent working experience.
1-5 years of cloud application development, implementation or deployment experience.
Proficient in programming (e.g. Java, JavaScript or Python).
Knowledge of major public cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei.
Hands-on practical experience deploying applications using cloud technologies, such as compute, containerization, storage, network and database.
Good understanding and experience in DevOps / CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Jira, Git, Jenkins etc.).
Experience of working within a structured project management framework, adopting agile and/or waterfall software delivery principles.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of blockchain foundations such as consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, wallets, cryptographic primitives, and token standards (e.g., ERC‑20, ERC‑721, ERC‑1400 or equivalent).
Exposure to major enterprise blockchain or DLT platforms (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, Quorum, Polygon, Ethereum‑based networks).
Experience or understanding of tokenization workflows—digital assets, stablecoins, securities tokens, digital identity, or distributed settlement models.

Nice to Have

Experience architecting / developing applications within the financial services or capital markets industry.
Experience with frontend development frameworks (e.g. React, Material UI).
Practical experience in developing or integrating smart contracts (any language/framework is acceptable: Solidity, DAML, Chaincode, etc.).
Familiarity with blockchain node deployment, key management, API gateways, and monitoring tools.

Technical Stack

Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei
DevOps Tools: Jira, Git, Jenkins
Frontend: React, Material UI
Smart Contracts: Solidity, DAML, Chaincode
Blockchain Platforms: Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, Quorum, Polygon, Ethereum

Team & Environment

This role is part of the Emerging Systems team, working with a group of system designers and analysts.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located at HKEX - Exchange Square.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.