Senior Associate,IT Operations Supervisor - Banking (Hong Kong)

Step into a pivotal supervisory role with a leading global financial institution in Hong Kong. As the IT Services & Operations Supervisor, you will lead trade floor support, oversee endpoint systems, and drive critical IT projects. If you have solid banking IT experience and leadership skills, this is your next career move.

about the company.

Our client is a premier international corporate and investment bank with an extensive presence across the Asia Pacific region. Renowned for its stability, global reach, and commitment to technological innovation, the organisation provides a dynamic and supportive environment for IT professionals to advance their careers in wholesale banking.

about the team.

You will join the IT Planning Department within the Asia Pacific Division. This high-performing team is responsible for delivering end-to-end technology and service support across regional operations. You will work closely with regional offices, head office teams, and project governance groups to ensure seamless IT service delivery and robust trading environment stability.

about the job.

• Supervise End User Computing (EUC), Trade Floor Support, and IT Service Desk Operations to ensure SLAs and high-quality technical support standards are met.
• Manage endpoint management systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), automated patch management platforms, and cyber hygiene security tools.
• Execute daily IT system operations, infrastructure maintenance, system administration, and Tier 2/3 incident troubleshooting.
• Oversee IT Asset Management (ITAM), maintaining an accurate inventory ledger for hardware, software licenses, and IT infrastructure assets.
• Provide high-touch technical support for front-office treasury users and mission-critical trading applications (including Refinitiv / LSEG, Bloomberg Terminal, EBS, and Turret / Dealer Board systems).
• Partner with Project Governance teams and the Team Head to execute regional IT infrastructure projects and system rollouts.
• Collaborate with APAC regional hubs and Head Office teams for system deployments, operational handovers, and ongoing technical support.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), maintenance contracts, and external system implementation partners.

skills & experience required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technology discipline.
• Overall Experience: Minimum 6 years of IT operational experience within large enterprise environments, preferably within financial services or banking.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of direct team supervision or IT lead experience.
• Technical Skills (EUC & VDI): Hands-on expertise in desktop support, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI / VMware / Citrix), Microsoft 365 administration, and endpoint security controls.
• Technical Skills (Trading Infrastructure): Proven experience supporting market data platforms and financial trading applications (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv / LSEG, EBS, Turret systems).
• Process Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of ITIL service management frameworks and operational controls (certifications such as ITIL, CCNA, or MCITP are highly preferred).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Cantonese (written and spoken).

experience

6 years

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree