About Percy
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior IT and Operations Executive with 20+ years of experience in financial services, leading large-scale digital transformation, exchange operations, cybersecurity, and trading system development across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and global markets. Proven track record in shaping IT strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering multi-million-dollar technology programmes in compliance-driven environments (SFC, MAS, AMCM).
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Trading & Settlement Systems (operates on a blockchain)
• •Cybersecurity & Cloud Architecture (AWS, Alibaba Cloud)
• IT Strategy & Governance
• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Financial Market Infrastructure
• Regulatory Compliance (HK SFC, SG MAS, MACAU AMCM)
• Budget & Resource Management
• AI‑Powered Process Automation workflow
English
Fluent
Chinese
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX)Head of Exchange Operations & SystemsApril 2024 - April 2025 (1 year)• Directed exchange operations and IT systems, serving as Principal Person in Charge.• Established IT strategic roadmap and cybersecurity framework.• Managed regulatory compliance with the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), formalising policies for the Exchange members' connectivity and data retention.• Delivered operations strategy aligned with Revenue-Based Financing and dividend-based trading.• Led technology collaboration with Shenzhen outsourcing technology team to build a blockchain-enabled technology platform for trading, clearing and settlement.
- Huatai International Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.Head of Information TechnologyMay 2020 - January 2022 (1 year and 8 months)Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China• Reported to COO; led IT strategy for global wealth management platform (Zhangle Global).• Built next-gen infrastructure supporting 1M+ clients on AWS & Alibaba Cloud.• Delivered trading platform revamp and HKEX colocated warrants market-making platform.• Ensured regulatory compliance and implemented IT governance frameworks.• Managed IT budgets and resources.
- CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (CMBI)Deputy Head of Information Technology of CMBI groupJanuary 2022 - April 2024 (2 years and 3 months)Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China• Reported to Group CTO; managed IT functions across HK, SG, and Dubai.• Led delivery of next-generation core platform for trading, settlement and clearing across Private Wealth Management, retail and global markets (bonds, repos).• Built the in-house OTC trading platform, client management and back-office automation systems.• Led Singapore office’s platform revamp, achieving compliance with MAS risk management standards.• Controlled IT budget (HKD 200 million p.a.) and resource allocation across Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai offices.
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Education
- BSc MathematicsHong Kong University of Science and Technology2000BSc Mathematics
Certifications
- Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute2014