Junior ETF /Quant Trader

A top tier Chinese Asset Management Company in Hong Kong Building up ETF desk in Hong Kong About Our Client A leading Chinese asset management company with a strong institutional client base is expanding its ETF trading platform in Hong Kong. The firm manages both active and quantitative strategies across equities and derivatives, and is committed to building a best-in-class ETF execution and research capability in the region. Job Description 1. ETF Trading Execution & Portfolio Management Execu

Michael Page - Hong Kong - Full time

Salary: HK$50,000 - HK$650,000 per year

  • A top tier Chinese Asset Management Company in Hong Kong
  • Building up ETF desk in Hong Kong
About Our Client

A leading Chinese asset management company with a strong institutional client base is expanding its ETF trading platform in Hong Kong. The firm manages both active and quantitative strategies across equities and derivatives, and is committed to building a best-in-class ETF execution and research capability in the region.

Job Description

1. ETF Trading Execution & Portfolio Management
  • Execute daily ETF creation and redemption activities across Hong Kong-listed ETFs, including equity, leveraged/inverse, and alternative strategy ETFs
  • Support ETF portfolio rebalancing and index adjustment trading, including basket trading and programmatic execution
  • Manage related derivatives positions (futures, options, swaps) used for hedging, exposure management, and transition trading
  • Monitor iNAV, PCF, cash vs. in-kind creations, and ensure accurate execution aligned with ETF structural mechanics
2. Quantitative Trading Support
  • Execute equity and futures orders generated by quantitative strategies in Hong Kong and overseas markets
  • Work closely with quantitative research teams to:
    • Select and evaluate execution algorithms
    • Conduct post-trade transaction cost analysis (TCA)
    • Identify opportunities to improve execution quality and reduce market impact
3. Trading Research & Market Analysis
  • Daily market monitoring and reporting, including:
    • Liquidity and flow analysis
    • ETF component stock movements
    • Impact assessment of index reconstitutions and corporate actions
  • Research ETF arbitrage and creation/redemption strategies, monitoring market-wide ETF pricing efficiency and arbitrage activity
  • Conduct derivatives strategy research, including:
    • Leveraged and covered strategies
    • Backtesting and optimization of ETF-related derivative overlays
    • Review of Hong Kong and international derivatives market rules and mechanics
The Successful Applicant

1. Experience & Market Knowledge
  • Around 3 years of hands-on trading experience in Hong Kong markets
  • Strong familiarity with:
    • Hong Kong equities, futures, and options
    • OTC derivatives such as equity swaps
  • Direct experience with ETF primary- and secondary-market operations, including:
    • Creation/redemption processes
    • Basket trading and rebalancing execution
    • Understanding of PCF, iNAV, and ETF operational structures
  • Solid understanding of quantitative trading logic and execution methodologies
2. Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Advanced Bloomberg Terminal user, with 2+ years of trading and analytics experience
  • Proficient in Python for:
    • Trade data analysis
    • Execution monitoring
    • Simple automation and research scripts
3. Professional Competencies
  • Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
  • Strong independent research ability with high data sensitivity and analytical rigor
  • Excellent execution discipline, risk awareness, and attention to operational detail
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with portfolio managers, quants, operations, and risk teams
What's on Offer
  • A rare opportunity to participate in the build-out of a new ETF trading desk in Hong Kong
  • Broad exposure to ETF structures, derivatives, and quantitative execution
  • Clear career progression toward Senior ETF Trader / Systematic Trader roles
  • Competitive compensation aligned with market standards
  • A collaborative, research-driven trading culture within a top-tier Chinese asset manager
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