Top 4 In-Demand Roles in Capital Market Technology (2025)

The capital markets industry in Hong Kong and Singapore is undergoing rapid transformation. Banks, insurers, and fintechs are investing heavily in trading platforms, regulatory reporting, and digital innovation. But there’s one major challenge: finding the right talent.

At Unity Partners, we see four job profiles consistently at the top of hiring managers’ priority lists. Here are the roles driving the industry in 2025.

1. Application Support (Front & Middle Office)

Why it’s in demand:

• Capital market banks rely on real-time trading and risk systems. Even a few minutes of downtime can lead to significant losses.
• Application support specialists ensure business continuity by monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing these systems.

Skills hiring managers look for:

• Strong knowledge of front/middle office workflows.
• SQL, Unix/Linux, and scripting.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate with traders, operations, and IT teams.

2. Developers (Trading Systems & Fintech)

Why it’s in demand:

• Trading platforms are evolving fast, with increasing automation and algorithmic trading.
• Fintech firms in Singapore and Hong Kong are also building cutting-edge solutions for payments, wealth, and risk.

Skills hiring managers look for:

• C++, Java, or Python for low-latency trading applications.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol, market data, and order management systems.
• Experience in agile delivery and DevOps.

3. Business Analysts (Capital Markets Systems & Risk)

Why it’s in demand:

• Regulatory change and risk management are reshaping the banking landscape.
• Business Analysts bridge the gap between technology and the business, ensuring systems meet compliance and operational requirements.

Skills hiring managers look for:

• Strong domain knowledge in risk, regulatory reporting, or client lifecycle management (KYC).
• Ability to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Communication skills with both IT and business stakeholders.

4. Project Managers (Capital Markets Transformation)

Why it’s in demand:

• With multiple system upgrades, regulatory projects, and digital transformation initiatives, banks need strong project governance.
• Project Managers ensure timely delivery while managing diverse stakeholders.

Skills hiring managers look for:

• Experience delivering projects in banking & capital markets.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, and digital transformation.

Final Thoughts

In 2025, the most in-demand roles in capital market technology are focused on system stability, transformation, and regulatory compliance. Whether it’s keeping trading systems running, building new solutions, or managing large-scale change, these four roles will continue to define the industry.