• 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