VP, Trading Network Architecture - Low Latency - J12290

This is a rare opportunity to architect the technological backbone of Hong Kong’s financial markets. We are representing a Tier-1 Financial Infrastructure Group seeking a strategic Vice President of Network Architecture.

You will serve as the "Technical Visionary" partnering with the Head of Network to modernize a mission-critical, high-frequency trading environment. This is not a maintenance role; it is a transformation role for a leader who can balance the extreme stability required by a global trading hub with the agility of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Architecture: Define the 3-5 year roadmap for the enterprise network, focusing on Ultra-Low Latency (ULL) trading fabrics, Co-location, and Cloud connectivity.
• Mission-Critical Delivery: Drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects, ensuring zero-downtime execution for global trading endpoints.
• Modernization & Automation: Champion the shift from legacy CLI to "Infrastructure as Code" (Terraform, Ansible/Python), enabling the organization to scale capacity without expanding headcount.
• Governance & Security: Design networks that are "Secure by Default," ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards (CISA/CISSP mindset) and auditable governance.
• Commercial Leadership: Manage complex vendor negotiations, procurement lifecycles, and significant project budgets.

Who We Are Looking For:

• The Specialist: 15+ years of infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in Low Latency / High-Frequency Trading (HFT) environments. Deep understanding of Multicast, Market Data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters), and FPGA/Switching (Arista/Cisco Nexus).
• The Leader: Proven track record in a Tier-1 Investment Bank, Exchange, or Proprietary Trading Firm . You understand the pressure of a 24x5 live trading floor.
• The Modernizer: Hands-on experience with Network Automation and SDN (Cisco ACI, VxLAN) is highly preferred.
• The Communicator: Fluent in Cantonese and English. Ability to translate complex technical risk into business strategy for C-level stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• University degree in IT or related discipline.
• CCIE (R&S or Data Center) is highly preferred.
• CISSP or CISA certifications are a strong advantage.

Why Apply?

• Influence: Design the network that powers one of Asia's most critical financial systems.
• Stability: Join a highly profitable, market-leading organization with a clear long-term vision.
• Package: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + comprehensive benefits.

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Danny Kwan at [email protected] and put VP, Trading Network Architecture - Low Latency - J12290 in the subject header.

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