Assistant Data Manager - Hang Seng Bank (HK)

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HANG SENG INDEXES COMPANY LTD

Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank, is the leading index provider for the Hong Kong and mainland China markets. We calculate the internationally recognised Hang Seng Index (HSI), Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) and Hang Seng TECH Index (HSTECH) and continue to broaden our index range to meet a wide spectrum of investor demand for different index investment solutions. At present, we compile over 2000 real-time and daily indexes covering both Hong Kong and mainland China.

We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our department as Assistant Data Manager.

Principal responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing HSIL’s data strategy to support index business.
• Responsible for index data preparation, including corporate actions, free-float adjustments, industry classifications, financial ratios, etc.
• Design and prepare regular reports to support HSIL’s clients and meet business needs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for HSIL’s data platform; participate in user acceptance test for data-related projects.
• Execute proper data management procedures and perform the day-to-day functions to maintain the integrity of HSIL’s data platform.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or a related discipline.
• Proven work experience in financial database.
• Good knowledge of programming or scripting language such as Python & SQL.
• Familiar with market data, including but not limited to symbology, corporate actions and company financial data.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills; detailed-oriented.
• Comfortable to work with both business and technology stakeholders
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese.
• Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes.
• Professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and/or Certified Banker (CB) under Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) would be an advantage.