Business Data Manager, Research

CITIC Securities International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC Securities International is seeking an exceptional self-starter to own the data management centre at the heart of our research publishing and distribution platforms. You will ensure data integrity while finding smarter ways to manage, automate and improve it.

This is not a traditional admin role, and you will work closely with research, publications, technology, compliance and operations from day one.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics or another quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an eye for data flows and systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and root causes.
• Comfortable with large datasets and clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owning critical research data: Maintain reference data and metadata underpinning publishing and distribution platforms.
• Keeping publishing engine running: Monitor data integrity, investigate discrepancies and troubleshoot issues.
• Improving and automating processes: Identify manual workflows and use data and automation to improve efficiency and controls.
• Connecting business and technology: Translate business needs into data and system requirements for colleagues.
• Helping build what comes next: Contribute to future initiatives shaping the platform.

Skills

SQL

Python

APIs

Databases

Excel

Data Visualization

Education

Quantitative degree (CS/Engineering/Data Science/Economics)

Job description

CITIC Securities International is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform.

Our award-winning research, extensive footprint in Asia, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals set us apart within the industry.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC Securities International is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC Securities International operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. We offer comprehensives financial solutions to a large and diverse client base that includes global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.

Position Description

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter to take ownership of the data management centre that lies at the heart of our research publishing and distribution platforms Every research report depends on accurate, structured and timely data covering analysts, companies, sectors, markets, research products, distribution rules and client entitlements. As guardian of this data, you will ensure its integrity while finding smarter ways to manage, automate and improve it. This is not a traditional admin role. You will have meaningful responsibility from the outset and work closely with research, publications, technology, compliance and operations. You will learn how a global equity research business turns intellectual content into a controlled, scalable digital product.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Owning critical research data: Maintain reference data and metadata that underpins our publishing and distribution platforms, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and reliable.
• Keeping publishing engine running: Monitor data integrity, investigate discrepancies and troubleshoot issues, understanding the root causes and impact across interconnected systems.
• Improving and automating processes: Identify manual, repetitive or error-prone workflows and use data, scripting and automation to improve efficiency, controls, validation and exception reporting.
• Connecting business and technology: Translate business requirements into clear data and system requirements and help colleagues understand the implications of changes across the platform.
• Helping build what comes next: Contribute to initiatives that will shape the future.

Requirements

• Degree holder or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Finance or another quantitative or analytical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the intellectual curiosity to understand complex processes, data flows and interconnected systems.
• Attention to details, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues systematically and determine underlying root causes.
• Comfortable working with large or complex datasets, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Capable to move confidently between detailed problem-solving and the bigger picture.
• Take ownership, works methodically under pressure and is motivated to make things better.
• Interest in financial markets, technology, or both.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and technologies. Experience with SQL, Python, APIs, databases, Excel and/or data visualisation tools would be advantageous but is not essential.