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Index Strategist

Hong Kong Permanent HK$600,000 - HK$1,000,000 per year View Job Description
As part of our client's continued expansion, the firm is seeking an experienced Index Strategy professional to drive index innovation, support ETF product development initiatives, and contribute to the growth of its passive investment platform.
  • A top tier Chinese Asset Manager in Hong Kong
  • Strong background of Investment team

About Our Client

Our client is a leading China-backed asset management platform in Hong Kong with a well-established ETF and passive investment franchise. The firm is recognized for its innovation across index investing, ETF product development, quantitative strategies, and multi-asset solutions, serving both institutional and retail investors across Asia.

Job Description

  • Lead the design and development of innovative index solutions across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, thematic, smart-beta, and multi-asset indices.
  • Develop proprietary index methodologies from concept generation through implementation, while also delivering customized index solutions in response to client and business needs.
  • Partner with leading index providers and external stakeholders to drive index innovation and support the firm's broader ETF and quantitative investment strategy.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Development teams on the launch and enhancement of ETF and passive investment products, ensuring alignment with strategic product roadmaps.
  • Conduct comprehensive index research, backtesting, performance attribution, and comparative analysis of indices and investment products.
  • Monitor industry developments, competitive trends, and emerging opportunities within the global ETF, indexing, and passive investment landscape.
  • Generate actionable investment themes and translate capital market insights into commercially viable index concepts and investment solutions.
  • Work alongside investment, product, sales, and distribution teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies and support product commercialization.
  • Prepare high-quality investment presentations, research reports, and educational materials for internal stakeholders, clients, and regulators.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
  • Proven experience in index research, index development, ETF product strategy, quantitative investment, or passive investment solutions within asset management, index providers, exchanges, investment banks, or related financial institutions.
  • Strong capital markets knowledge with the ability to identify investment trends, assess market dynamics, and transform insights into differentiated index methodologies and investment products.
  • Demonstrated expertise in index construction, index methodology design, and ETF product development.
  • Solid understanding of equity, fixed income, thematic, factor-based, and smart-beta investment strategies.
  • Knowledge of quantitative portfolio construction techniques, including portfolio simulation, optimization, risk management, performance attribution, and factor analysis.
  • Track record of successfully taking investment concepts from ideation through index launch and product commercialization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with high intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is required; Cantonese proficiency is advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Strong capital market insight and macro awareness.
  • Hands-on experience in index research and ETF product construction.
  • The ability to bridge investment ideas with commercial product opportunities.
  • A passion for innovation within the rapidly evolving ETF and passive investment ecosystem.
  • Experience engaging with index providers, product teams, investment professionals, and distribution channels.
Contact
Aiko Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098552
Phone number
+852 2848 4712

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Aiko Zhang
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4712
Job Reference
JN-092026-7098552

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