International Index Fund Manager Options Focus

Fuku; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku in Hong Kong is seeking an International Index Fund Manager (Options Focus) to manage index portfolios with strict benchmark tracking and regular reviews, and to design derivative strategies such as covered calls.

You will collaborate with research and trading to refine the index and options framework, lead system development for index investing and options trading, and support product teams with roadshows and client Q&A on derivative products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in financial engineering, mathematics, quantitative finance, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of index investment management experience with live management of covered calls or derivatives.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and overseas index markets, ETFs, and options/derivative instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English; English as working language.
• High standards, strong logical thinking, proactive attitude, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage index portfolios with strict benchmark tracking and regular reviews.
• Design and execute derivative enhancement strategies, including covered calls.
• Collaborate with research and trading to refine index and options framework.
• Lead development of index investment and options trading systems.
• Support product and marketing with technical input for roadshows and client Q&A on derivative products.

Skills

Index investment management

Derivatives trading

Covered calls

Portfolio management

ETF knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Education

Master’s degree in financial engineering / mathematics / quantitative finance

Job description

Job Description: International Index Fund Manager (Options Focus)

About Our Client:

• Top Chinese Asset Management Institution

Location:

• Hong Kong

Responsibilities:

• Manage portfolios of index fund products, ensuring strict tracking of benchmark indices, conducting portfolio construction and regular reviews, and optimizing tracking error based on market conditions.
• Design and execute derivative enhancement strategies, such as covered calls, and dynamically manage options positions.
• Collaborate closely with the research team and trading department to refine the index and options investment management framework, ensuring effective application of research outcomes.
• Lead the systematic development of index investment and options trading systems to improve portfolio management efficiency.
• Work with product and marketing departments to provide professional and technical support for the design, roadshows, and client Q&A of derivative products, including covered call strategies.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above, preferably in financial engineering, mathematics, quantitative finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of index investment management experience, including hands-on live management experience with covered calls or derivatives, and a proven track record in portfolio management.
• Deep understanding of domestic and overseas index markets, ETF products, and options/derivative instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English; English can be used as a working language.
• High personal standards, strong logical thinking, a positive and proactive attitude, and robust problem-solving skills.