Position Objective
To implement the passive equity portfolio effectively, with a strong focus on trading, quantitative analysis, portfolio construction, rebalancing, benchmark tracking and minimizing tracking error; while ensuring accurate and timely reporting, operations and coordination in line with investment objectives
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Trading, quantitative analysis and market research
Monitor industry trends, market indices, constituent stock movements and factors affecting the passive equity portfolio.
Analyze market data, benchmark, tracking error, liquidity, transaction costs and other factors supporting optimized trading and efficient portfolio construction.
Perform quantitative analysis to support trading, rebalancing and benchmark tracking, in order to optimize execution efficiency and minimize tracking error for the portfolio, especially the passive equity portfolio.
Support the development and enhancement of equity investment processes, especially for passive investing capability, including portfolio design, index tracking and rebalancing mechanisms, to progressively build comprehensive equity capability, with current focus on passive and long-term vision covering both passive and active investing.
Perform deal sourcing and trading for other portfolios/funds as required, in line with specific mandates and investment needs.
2. Portfolio construction, trading and rebalancing
Participate in constructing the passive equity portfolio in line with approved index/benchmark.
Execute buy/sell trades, portfolio rebalancing and portfolio adjustments according to schedule or market events.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure trades are executed on time, in the right size, following proper procedures and with optimized transaction costs
Monitor trade execution quality, liquidity and the portfolio's benchmark tracking quality.
3. Due diligence, monitoring and portfolio control
Perform due diligence on investment options and propose recommendations for management review and approval.
Monitor and periodically assess portfolio performance, compliance status and risks arising during operations.
Coordinate the handling of issues related to trading, portfolio data, index deviation or changes in portfolio constituents.
Ensure the portfolio is managed safely, efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
4. Investment reporting and daily operations
Provide periodic investment reports to management and relevant stakeholders on portfolio performance, compliance status and market conditions.
Perform data updates, portfolio reconciliation and ensure reporting information is accurate and timely.
Understand and implement legal requirements and company procedures for daily operations and trading activities, especially for the passive equity portfolio and other assigned investment portfolios, to ensure smooth implementation and optimize operational efficiency.
Execute trading for other assigned investment portfolios, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure trades are executed on time, in the right size, following proper procedures and with optimized transaction costs.
Propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, control and reporting.
5. Other as required by management
Take part in new projects/ initiatives, assist the new product development, deliver professional training for non-finance stakeholders, etc.
Other tasks when required.
Qualifications
Possess at least Bachelor Degree
Requires at least 5 year experience in banking, securities or fund company; preference for candidates with direct experience in equity portfolios, trading and portfolio rebalancing.
Fund management certificate by SSC is a must, CFA is desired
Strong quantitative analytical skills, especially for trading analysis, with disciplined investment thinking, strong attention to detail, and the ability to make quick and accurate decisions in a trading environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders at different levels.
Proactive, highly responsible, professional in communication, and a good network in the investment community is an advantage.