Senior Vice President - IT

ob description Core Responsibilities 1. IT Operations • Oversee data backup, user access controls, pre-trade risk management, and BCP/DR strategy (with regular disaster recovery drills); ensure 24/7 availability of critical trading systems (HK/US equities, futures, options). • Coordinate internal/external audits and regulatory examinations, and track rectification progress in line with relevant regulatory requirements. • Formulate and maintain IT emergency response plans/procedures; conduct checks on departmental policies and monitor review status. 2. Technology Risk Management • Identify existing/potential IT operational risks, report timely to supervisors and stakeholders, and develop/monitor rectification plans to enhance production safety and effectiveness. • Implement effective risk detection and control measures; conduct production incident investigations, assist in root-cause analysis, and drive required corrective actions. • Collaborate with internal/external parties to resolve issues related to information security, system audit, and production safety. 3. Project & Cybersecurity Management • Lead IT projects (system upgrades, security patching, new platform deployments), SLA compliance, and IT procurement. • Develop cybersecurity frameworks (firewall, intrusion detection, antivirus) and user access controls across trading, settlement, and risk management teams. • Deliver training to promote IT production safety awareness among teams. 4. IT Support • Provide comprehensive support: infrastructure (PC/device, servers, networks), Microsoft 365 administration, VPN configuration, and software/hardware troubleshooting. Requirements • Bachelor degree in Computer Science/IT or related field. • 8+ years of IT operations experience in the financial industry (brokerage/banking preferred). • Expertise in: low-latency trading systems, Windows/Linux servers, Cisco network (TCP/IP), SQL Server/MySQL database administration. • Proven ability in cybersecurity framework design, control implementation, and BCP/DR management. • Deep knowledge of financial regulatory standards; strong risk identification, troubleshooting, and pressure resistance. Preferred Qualifications • Programming/scripting skills (Python/Java); experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization technologies. • Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, ITIL). Key Selling Points • Leadership role in a fast-growing fintech brokerage; direct impact on mission-critical trading infrastructure. • Significant regulatory, risk, and operational responsibility. • Hybrid role combining technical operations, risk management, and team leadership. • Competitive monthly compensation package. Job summary Webull Securities Limited is licensed with SFC of Hong Kong for carrying out Type 1 License, Type 2 License and Type 4 License.

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