Business Project Manager

Role Summary The Business Project Manager will be a Hong Kong-based Solo IC, reporting to the Head of PM within the CTO Office. The role combines broker relationship management, business development, market intelligence, and technical project delivery, with a primary focus on supporting and optimizing VICI's HKEX HFT operations. Roles & Responsibilities

1. Broker Partnerships & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Hong Kong brokers, Exchange Participants (EPs), and electronic trading market participants, driving commercial and technical collaboration across Direct Market Access (DMA), Sponsored Access, and Broker Supplied Systems (BSS).
• Own broker account strategy and partnership management, working closely with trading desks, COOs, IT teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively identify operational, connectivity, and trading-capacity bottlenecks within broker partnerships and translate them into optimization or commercial opportunities, including high-capacity session upgrades, throttle expansion, and Drop Copy solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers' commercial and technical requirements, proactively proposing solutions and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

2. Market Intelligence & Commercial Optimization

• Develop a strong understanding of Hong Kong broker and exchange fee structures, commissions, and overall trading costs, and identify opportunities to improve trading economics.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Hong Kong electronic trading and HFT competitive landscape, including key market participants, their competitive advantages, and product strengths.
• Understand the commercial mechanics of securities borrowing, borrowing pools, locate mechanisms, and borrow fees, supporting the team in trading strategy and commercial decision-making.

3. Project Delivery, Local Vendor Management & Cross-Regional Coordination

• Lead and coordinate HKEX connectivity, testing, and production go-live initiatives between partner brokers and HFT trading teams.
• Manage local Hong Kong vendors and coordinate the delivery of co-location infrastructure and dedicated connectivity at the HKEX Hosting Data Centre (HDC).
• Act as the key liaison between the Hong Kong market and Taiwan-based technical teams, coordinating troubleshooting and production incident response.
• Provide clear and effective technical communication and project updates to partner brokers and internal management. Candidate Requirements Must-Have:
• Hong Kong Work Eligibility: Must be a Hong Kong Permanent Resident or otherwise have existing legal authorization to work in Hong Kong. Visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Relevant Industry Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience within the HKEX ecosystem, including HFT firms, brokers, funds, or trading technology vendors.
• Broker Network & Business Development: Strong familiarity with Hong Kong brokers and market participants, with hands-on experience working with licensed brokers and/or institutional trading desks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct client needs discovery, account development, and partnership management.
• Commercial & Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Hong Kong trading fees, commission structures, securities borrowing models, and the competitive positioning of key market participants.
• Technical Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a solid understanding of HKEX electronic trading infrastructure.
• Independent Working Capability: Highly self-driven and capable of operating effectively as a Solo Individual Contributor (IC) in a 100% remote / WFH environment while independently managing vendors, projects, and external partnerships.
• Language: Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and proficient in written and spoken English. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience coordinating with cross-regional technical or engineering teams, particularly teams based in Taiwan or other APAC markets.
• Good understanding of HFT infrastructure, low-latency trading environments, and data-centre co-location (Co-lo).