Junior ETF /Quant Trader | Hong Kong, HK

• 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