Administrative Assistant (6-Month Contract)

y-intercept; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to delivering high-quality returns and fostering a culture of curiosity and hard work. The role centers on professional administrative support, a welcoming office atmosphere, and coordination of facilities and vendors to enable smooth operations for a busy team.

Based in Central, Hong Kong, the company emphasizes merit, respect, and teamwork while offering an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Cantonese.
• Energetic, self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent and team-oriented, with good written and verbal communication.
• Available to start in mid to late November.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive and pleasant working environment.
• Provide high-quality and sustainable administrative support to all employees.
• Greet guests and visitors in a professional manner.
• Organize team-building activities, including team events, off-site trips.
• Provide a full spectrum of administration supports, including general office administration, procurement, facilities management, office expansion, and maintenance.
• Liaise with building management for office maintenance.
• Negotiate with vendors and maintain a good working relationship.
• Assist in ad hoc support.

Skills

English proficiency

Cantonese proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to delivering high-quality returns, supported by tested and proven investment strategies across various asset classes and global financial markets. We pride ourselves on and value intellectual curiosity and hard work, investing in people who are driven to learn and achieve. We are a merit-focused and talent-driven organization, characterized by compassion, respect, and modesty among our team members. We believe in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a positive and pleasant working environment
• Provide high-quality and sustainable administrative support to all employees
• Greet guests and visitors in a professional manner
• Organize team-building activities, including team events, off-site trips
• Provide a full spectrum of administration supports, including general office administration, procurement, facilities management, office expansion, and maintenance
• Liaise with building management for office maintenance
• Negotiate with vendors and maintain a good working relationship
• Assist in ad hoc support

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Proficient in English and Cantonese
• Energetic and self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate independently as well as part of a team
• Available to start in mid to late November

Location:

Central, Hong Kong

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.