Associate - Index

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a data professional to join the Data Business department and serve as the key data partner for index ideation, back-testing and rebalancing. You will collect, cleanse, and transform market and financial data from internal and external sources, and work with IT, Research, Sales and Operations to deliver scalable data solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA and Excel formulas, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in market/financial data or index data.
• Good understanding of market and financial data.
• Hands-on experience in data collection, cleansing, classification and transformation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA and Excel formulas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient, accurate and timely market and financial data to support index ideation, back-testing, and regular index review and rebalancing activities.
• Collect, cleanse, classify and transform market, reference and financial data from internal and external sources.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand their data needs and existing challenges, and deliver practical data solutions.
• Organize and maintain well-structured datasets and supporting documentation to ensure data can be consumed effectively.
• Perform data quality control, including validation checks and reconciliations, to ensure timely identification and resolution of data issues.
• Develop data processing and validation tools to make data operations more efficient and scalable.
• Leverage strengths as a team player to collaborate across various functions including IT, Research, Sales and Operations to ensure execution of index development projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Collaboration and communication

Languages: English Cantonese Mandarin

Education

Relevant university degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Excel formulas

Job description

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour 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. We are looking for a high caliber and motivated individual to act as the key data partner of the team, ensuring sufficient and accurate data is available at any time to support index ideation, back-testing, and regular index review and rebalancing activities.

Job Duties:

• Ensure sufficient, accurate and timely market and financial data to support index ideation, back-testing, and regular index review and rebalancing activities.
• Collect, cleanse, classify and transform market, reference and financial data from internal and external sources.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand their data needs and existing challenges, and deliver practical data solutions.
• Organize and maintain well-structured datasets and supporting documentation to ensure data can be consumed effectively.
• Perform data quality control, including validation checks and reconciliations, to ensure timely identification and resolution of data issues.
• Develop data processing and validation tools to make data operations more efficient and scalable.
• Leverage strengths as a team player to collaborate across various functions including IT, Research, Sales and Operations to ensure execution of index development projects.

Requirements:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in market/financial data, index/data business, or relevant fields.
• Demonstrate good understanding of market and financial data.
• Hands-on experience in data collection, cleansing, classification and transformation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA and Excel formulas.
• Exposure on Hong Kong and China equity market is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication 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