Index Strategist

China Asset Management (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Excellent exposure to innovative products

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

China Asset Management (Hong Kong) is looking for a candidate with strong investment background and capital market insights to lead the construction of diverse indices. You will innovate with index providers and collaborate with product development teams.

Key qualifications include a degree in an analytical discipline and fluency in English and Chinese. The position offers a competitive package and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in an analytical, quantitative discipline.
• Strong investment background with market insights.
• Knowledge in ETF market and index innovations.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction of diverse range of indices.
• Drive index innovation with index providers.
• Partner with the Product Development team.

Skills

Capital market insights

Strong investment background

Knowledge in ETF market

Quantitative investment portfolio techniques

Excellent presentation and writing skills

Fluency in English and Chinese

Education

Degree in an analytical, quantitative discipline

Job description

Candidates with capital market insights and solid expertise in index and ETF construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction of diverse range of indices including equity, fixed income, thematic and style indices from both original concepts and client driven requests
• Drive index innovation with index providers to contribute to the overall ETF and quantitative strategy of the firm
• Partner with the Product Development team on the development of passive investment products and the delivery of product roadmaps
• Prepare index analyses and presentations including index backtests and comparative index and product performance analyses
• Possess thorough knowledge of the competitive landscape and the trends in the business
• Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product development, investment, and sales—to ensure a viable go-to-market strategy

Skills and qualifications

• Degree in an analytical, quantitative discipline
• Strong investment background, particularly the ability to recognize trends, understand market dynamics, and translate those insights into compelling index ideas
• Knowledge in ETF market and index innovations
• Knowledge in quantitative investment portfolio techniques, including portfolio simulation and construction approaches and risk and performance attribution
• Track record of developing products from idea conception to index creation
• Highly motivated with evidence of intellectual curiosity and creativity
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Fluency in English and Chinese

What We Offer

• Competitive package
• Excellent exposure to innovative products and emerging businesses
• Opportunities for career development within a growing organization
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment