Regional Research Strategy & Operations Associate

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA’s CITIC Securities International Research division seeks a proactive Regional Research COO, based in Hong Kong, to help shape strategy, support revenue growth, and enable data-driven decision-making across APAC and global markets.

Collaborate with Research heads, senior leaders and stakeholders to drive operational excellence, governance, risk control, and efficient execution of strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in finance, IT, data analytics, engineering, or management.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in business management, operations, project management, or consulting.
• Data visualization and/or programming skills (e.g., Python) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of CSI’s Research business, objectives and operations.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for senior engagements (reports, briefings, dashboards, Excel analyses).
• Lead business analysis, market research, and data collection to support growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to digitalize and automate workflows for efficiency.
• Oversee progress of strategic projects from planning to delivery across regions.
• Assist in day‑to‑day Research Department operations including governance and risk management.
• Facilitate cross‑team communication between Research leadership and Compliance, Legal, IT, Finance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Research operating model and procedures.

Skills

Data visualization

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/IT/Data Analytics/Engineering/Management

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

MS Office tools

AI prompting

Job description

CLSA’s CITIC Securities International Research division seeks a proactive Regional Research COO, based in Hong Kong, to help shape strategy, support revenue growth, and enable data-driven decision-making across APAC and global markets.

Collaborate with Research heads, senior leaders and stakeholders to drive operational excellence, governance, risk control, and efficient execution of strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, compliant environment.