Vice President, Front-Office IT, Java & OMS/FIX Protocol

The Company is seeking a VP for Front-Office IT to lead the optimization of core Java Order Management System (OMS) and trade execution systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving low-latency architectural designs, ensuring FIX protocol connectivity, and maintaining SFC/HKMA-compliant trading infrastructure. This role involves leading a high-performing engineering team, overseeing the full software development life cycle, and managing key relationships with various trading and infrastructure teams. The VP will also be tasked with coordinating with external software vendors on system upgrades and regulatory changes, as well as enforcing engineering standards and IT governance protocols. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years' of hands-on software development and leadership experience in an investment banking, global markets, or buy-side trading environment. Expertise in core Java development, particularly in multi-threading, concurrency, low-latency execution, and memory management, is essential. The role requires a proven track record in developing and supporting OMS with a focus on pre-trade risk checks and execution routing, as well as in FIX protocol messaging and exchange connectivity. Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies, financial market instruments, and experience with relational databases and SQL is also necessary. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in supporting cross-border trading systems across APAC and be proficient in English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.