Assistant Vice President - New Index Development

Company Introduction:

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Business department and play a significant role in shaping the index product, a growth business within the group. This newly form team will be responsible for delivering differentiating index products that align with the strategy of the business and the exchange as a whole. We are looking for a high caliber and motivated individual to join our team with responsibility spanning across strategy execution and project implementation.

Job Duties:

To be successful in this role you will leverage your domain expertise and passion for the industry to:

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct quantitative research and development of new index strategies for benchmarks and investible products across Hong Kong and global markets.
• Develop and enhance index methodologies by evaluating new models and ideas, conducting back-testing, and performing in-depth performance, market, sector and scenario analysis.

• Possess a good understanding of the competitive landscape, understand client needs, current trends and best industry practice to design methodology and indices client will use and value.

• Drive automation of workflows and new analytical tools integration to enhance research capabilities. Oversee index build efforts, coordinating across multiple teams and vendors.
• Lead workstreams across new product lifecycle to ensure the smooth and timely launch of new indices, create content and provide market intelligence.
• Promote any new capabilities across asset classes and new capabilities as they are developed.
• Create presentations and papers using excellent communication skills to gain support and investment in product initiatives.
• Leverage strengths as a team player to collaborate across various functions including IT, Product, Sales and Operations.

 

Requirements:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in financial markets, experience from Index/ETF businesses, asset management, quantitative research and/or product development is preferable.
• Exposure on Hong Kong, China and APAC financial market, good understanding of investment strategies and portfolio construction.
• Demonstrate good understanding of relevant programming languages and tools, third party vendor products.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and high agility.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location:

HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift:

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Permanent