Business Analyst Intern

Y-Intercept; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

A quantitative investment management firm in Hong Kong is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with trade support and operational tasks. Responsibilities include basic reporting, maintaining transaction records, and collaborating with team members on efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates should be majoring in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, with strong organizational skills and a keen interest in financial markets. This role offers valuable exposure to hedge fund operations in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student majoring in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Interest in financial markets, quantitative analysis, or hedge fund operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily trade support tasks under team guidance.
• Maintain accurate transaction records for operational reports.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support internal systems and automate reporting tasks.
• Gather and document business requirements.
• Collaborate to implement new tracking and assessment tools.
• Provide general operational support as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Job description

Who We Are:

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:

• Assist with daily trade support tasks, such as trade entry, reconciliation, and basic reporting, under the guidance of experienced team members
• Help maintain accurate records of transactions and support the preparation of operational reports
• Participate in process reviews to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, learning to use data and technology tools as appropriate
• Support the integration and enhancement of internal systems, including helping to automate simple reporting tasks
• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders for small projects or process improvements
• Collaborate with team members to help implement new tools or dashboards for performance tracking and risk assessment
• Participate in ad hoc projects and provide general support to the operations and business teams as needed

Required Technical Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

• Undergraduate student majoring in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, quantitative analysis, or hedge fund operations is highly desirable
• 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

Location:

Central, Hong Kong

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