Assistant Vice President - Index Research & Review

Company Introduction:

We're home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Business department and play a significant role in shaping the index product, a growth business within the group. This newly form team will be responsible for delivering differentiating index products that align with the strategy of the business and the exchange as a whole. We are looking for a high caliber and motivated individual to join our team with responsibility spanning across strategy execution and project implementation.

Job Duties:

To be successful in this role you will leverage your domain expertise and passion for the industry to:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular index reviews and ad hoc index adjustments in accordance with established index methodologies and index governance requirements.
• Manage and analyse datasets required for index reviews and maintenance, investigate data exceptions and discrepancies, and work with internal teams and external data vendors to resolve index-related issues.
• Monitor and analyse market developments, corporate actions and issuer disclosures, and assess their impact on index eligibility, classification and treatment.
• Prepare supporting documentation and presentation materials of index reviews for governance discussions and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and vendors to ensure the accurate and timely announcement and implementation of index changes.
• Identify and implement enhancements to index review processes, data controls and workflow automation to improve efficiency, scalability and robustness.

Requirements:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in financial markets, experience from Index/ETF businesses, asset management or quantitative research is preferable.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of relevant programming languages and tools, third party vendor products.
• Exposure on Hong Kong, China and APAC financial market, good understanding of investment strategies and portfolio construction.
• Index Research and/or Maintenance experience.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and high agility.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location:
HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Permanent