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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