Total 62 research associate job vacancies in HK Hong Kong

About the Firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com. About the Division The HK Fixed Income Trade Support Group is part of the Trading Operations organization within Institutional Securities Group Product Operations and supports FX, Interest Rates, Bonds and Credit Derivatives transactions done by G10, FXEM, Credit, Vanilla flow, Options, Exotic/Hybrid and Structured Notes trading desks. The team is responsible for trade checkout and various control processes. Product Coverage of entire Fixed Income Trade Support Group are: Fixed income Bond, FX, Interest Rate and Credit OTC transactions include FX swaps, NDFs, FX options, Credit Default Swaps, Corporate Bonds, Distressed Bonds, Treasury Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, cross-currency swaps, swaptions, cap, floor, FRA and other exotic/structured products. About the Role This role is primarily covering FX products. Key Responsibilities Timely and accurate trade capture and checkout Resolve trade discrepancies with counterparties by liaising with trading, sales and relevant teams Monitoring and processing trade lifecycle events Control, reconcile, and resolve the trade processing exceptions Working with technology for implementation of new processing platforms and system enhancements Working with legal/compliance, IT and project teams to analyze new regulatory reform requirements and deploy new processes Performing and enhancing daily control processes for regulatory reporting to regulators such as JFSA Qualifications: University degree with 3+ years of relevant experience within investment banking operations Advanced aptitude to understand, utilize, and improve technology platforms Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment Relevant work experience with fixed income OTC products and related fields Relevant work experience in trade support function Knowledge of industry structure, regulations and participants

Job responsibilities Solicit new businesses with mid-market enterprises and cultivate long-term relationship with customers for further business opportunities Identify cross-selling opportunities with clients and promote suitable banking products, including but not limited to corporate lending, deposit and trade finance Review credit applications while closely monitoring client profitability with regards to regulations and liquidity Assist in account maintenance and follow up with KYC / CDD items when necessary Job requirements Degree holder in Business, Finance or Economics discipline Minimum 6-8 years of corporate banking experience with coverage on Hong Kong local mid-cap clients. Strong knowledge in banking products and financial market analysis Native in Cantonese, proficient in English and Mandarin If you believe you have the relevant skill and experience and is interested in this position, kindly get in touch with Joanna Wong with your CV and contact details via or call +852 36535470 to engage in a confidential discussion.

Company Introduction: We're home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets. Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day. HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all." Job Summary: The Technology Infrastructure Shared Services team are the forefront of technology innovation, the team leverage latest design concepts, practices, and tools to deliver game-changing platform solutions for HKEX. Job Duties: Being the Associate, Infrastructure Solution Architect, you will thrive through delivering values, you are forward-thinking, and excited to drive innovative design. This is the new way of solution architecture in the digital journey of HKEX. You will collaborate with a team of Technology SMEs across Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Cloud and Automation CoEs, and Information Security teams, to create the robust, scalable, and innovative solutions. Responsibilities: Work with Solution Architects as consultant to guide cross-functional Technology teams in driving fit-for-purpose technical solutions in accordance to business requirements, reference architectures, and enterprise architecture roadmap. Interact and develop strong collaborative relationships with Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Workspace Technology, Cloud and Automation CoEs, and Information Security teams to agree on the solutions. Assist to craft software/platform/infrastructure roadmap, architecture plans, and engineering standards to support the business strategy. Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and industry practices in line with the business strategy. Assist to recommend alternative technologies and architecture approaches, e.g. Cloud placement, to improve operation efficiency and future-proofing of IT investment. Participate in discussion with Information Security, IT Risk & Control, and Second Line of Defense teams to drive secure, robust, and consistent solution design principles. Participate in discussion with senior stakeholders, IT leadership, and Architecture Governance forum on strategic vision of emerging technologies and platform solutions that bring positive impact to the organization. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines. Minimum 3 years of working experience of providing infrastructure design and implementation. Knowledge on Application, Workspace Technology, Infrastructure and Data architectures for On-premise and Cloud solutions. Knowledge of architectural frameworks and the ability to produce effective design principles. Knowledge on Enterprise grade systems infrastructure. Experience on providing total solution on infrastructure services i.e. Provisioning, Automation, Monitoring, Security, Resilience, Backup and Recovery, etc. Experience on providing solution design for integration of SaaS services with cloud/on-premises components. e.g. Single Sign-On, SIEM, etc. Experience on providing Active Directory and Email solutions. Demonstrate a wider view of the technology trends in the industry and communicate a passion for digital products and services. Ability to quickly comprehend new technologies and assess their potential impact and value for the organization. Exposure to Workspace Technology design and implementation is a plus. Strategic, innovative, strong problem solver and wiling to challenge status quo. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage. HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace. Location: HKEX - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent Job Summary: Job Duties: Responsibilities: Supports product managers on research and design of new product ideas and initiatives in support of HKEX's strategy. Supports the delivery and go-to-market strategy of new products and initiatives, partnering with a diverse set of stakeholders. Conducts market intelligence on competitive landscape and support the positioning of HKEX's product platform. Works with product managers and client teams in preparation for client meetings and responding to client inquiries. Performs regular reporting for internal, regulatory and client purposes. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Undergraduate degree in business, finance, mathematics or similar disciplines is preferred Experience working in financial services Strong interpersonal skills for effective and efficient communication Self-starter with strong initiative to produce and deliver in a fast-paced environment Strong in Microsoft Excel, Python, or other programming languages to support data analysis, automation and other required task Proficiency in Bloomberg is a plus Fluency/proficient in Cantonese, English required Company Introduction: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is one of the world's major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income and currency markets. HKEX is the world's leading IPO market and as Hong Kong's only securities and derivatives exchange and sole operator of its clearing houses, it is uniquely placed to offer regional and international investors access to Asia's most vibrant markets. As the global markets leader in the Asian time-zone, we offer a world of opportunities for early careers and experienced hires. Here, we know that diverse thinking fosters better solutions, and we are committed to building an open and dynamic environment which allows our business to innovate and our people to thrive. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX. HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

About the role: You will be responsible for identifying potential sell-side clients in Cash Equities and Futures Global markets who could benefit from the wide range of Itarle product offerings.  Warm introduction calls to potential clients  Effectively managing follow-up calls and emails  Monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information, comparing pricing, and analyzing new products. Market research of potential clients Ensuring the computerized database is updated accurately at all times Ensuring sales presentations and documentation are up to date Reporting clients' leads and trends to management  Building and improving clients' reports What we are looking for: University qualification or equivalent (Preferably Finance related) Highly personable and confident in talking to a range of sophisticated clients  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative Basic coding skills are highly desirable Talkative and good at communications  Self-motivated and take responsibility seriously Fluent in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in Mandarin will be a plus! What We offer: Financial backing for postgraduate education and professional qualifications such a CIPD Sponsorship opportunities for semi-pro / professional athletes. Opportunity to travel and work abroad at global Itarle offices.  Annual team holiday, team nights out and company-paid lunches. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Responsibilities Provide messenger services (by-hand service) as per request from user departments Coordinate and carry out collection and delivery of internal documents between departments, branches and different offices Arrange for courier posts, acknowledge receipt and register the incoming mails from courier and clients via mailing counter. Distribute newspapers and computer reports to concerned departments Provide mailing and franking service to ensure all outgoing mails are sent out with correct postage under good condition to the right recipient Set up conference rooms, replenish pantry items in order to provide back up support to Administrative Services Team to meet the departmental requirements Perform ad-hoc assignments as assigned Working location: Central Requirements Secondary or above Minimum 3 years of working experience in handling incoming/outgoing mails, providing mailing counter service and documents delivery in the office and outdoor areas Ability to work independently, responsible, hardworking and self-initiative Willing to work in irregular hours and overtime Willing to work outdoor Familiar with MS Word and Excel

Department: Strategic Planning and Investment Management Department Responsibilities: Analyze the present situation, problems and challenges among transformation and development of the bank Assist in writing the banking strategy reports based on peer comparison and market research reports Responsible for the comprehensive research for domestic and international macroeconomic and financial situation Conduct study on the trend of financial market and special research analysis report Other ad-hoc duties as require Requirements: Bachelor Degree or above in finance, economics, business management or relevant disciplines Minimum 3 year of relevant experience Good interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated, independent and able to work under pressure Conversant in MS Officer Applications Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, especially in Mandarin

Job Responsibilities Provide messenger services (by-hand service) as per request from user departments Coordinate and carry out collection and delivery of internal documents between departments, branches and different offices Arrange for courier posts, acknowledge receipt and register the incoming mails from courier and clients via mailing counter. Distribute newspapers and computer reports to concerned departments Provide mailing and franking service to ensure all outgoing mails are sent out with correct postage under good condition to the right recipient Set up conference rooms, replenish pantry items in order to provide back up support to Administrative Services Team to meet the departmental requirements Perform ad-hoc assignments as assigned Working location: Central Requirements Secondary or above Minimum 3 years of working experience in handling incoming/outgoing mails, providing mailing counter service and documents delivery in the office and outdoor areas Ability to work independently, responsible, hardworking and self-initiative Willing to work in irregular hours and overtime Willing to work outdoor Familiar with MS Word and Excel

About Hex Trust

Hex Trust is Asia’s leading provider of digital asset custody solutions for Banks & Financial Institutions, using leading-edge Blockchain technology. Led by innovators from the financial services industry, Hex Trust has built a proprietary platform that delivers a new way for financial institutions, asset managers, and corporations to safely and efficiently operate in the Blockchain ecosystem. Institutional adoption of digital assets and DeFi requires a fundamental shift in the way banks and financial institutions operate. Hex Trust is the link that connects the traditional financial world to the digital assets ecosystem.

Summary

Hex Trust is seeking an Expression of Interest for a Custody, Staking and DeFi position. The persons in this team will primarily work to strategise, shape and bring to life new business products within the areas of digital asset Custody, Staking and DeFi. By working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, it is the key role of the team to launch and measure the success of new products that will position Hex Trust the a leading innovator in the industry.

Department Objective

The objective of the Custody, Staking, and DeFi team is to develop a market-leading suite of products and services that meet clients’ evolving requirements in a competitive and cost-effective manner. This involves analyzing the blockchain industry, market trends, and competitors to position the Hex Trust product suite as a first-to-market, competitive, scalable, and profitable solution. The team also works tactically with Technology, Operations, and clients to find practical solutions for immediate requirements.

Ideally, the new joiner requires an understanding of the Custody, Staking, and DeFi business, the technical aspects of blockchain’s foundations, and a sheer drive to succeed with the team.

Both analytical and creative capabilities are required. This includes working with various parties to identify detailed solutions, prepare proposals, and gain management approval for variations when commercially viable. Additionally, finding innovative solutions using existing functionality without the need for development is important. The team operates in a rapidly evolving environment and having knowledge of operational controls, regulatory requirements, risk management, and cybersecurity principles is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Propose, design and roll out new business products and services in line with the market and the overall company strategy
• Work with other departments to ensure for timely and smooth new product launches
• Know the ins and outs of the industry and competitors and use that knowledge to shape Hex Trust’s competitive advantage 
• Build relationships with external industry participants and leverage product and business synergies to build new products and services
• Increase operational efficiency within the team and across different teams
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, both internal and external

• Passionate, driven and humble
• Excited about bringing new products and services to life 
• Experience in interacting with B2B clients and understand their needs
• Good knowledge of the blockchain industry, ideally with focus on Custody, Staking and DeFi
• Good understanding of the technical principles of the Custody, Staking and DeFi
• Product management experience is a plus
• Ability to collaborate well with a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external
• Ability to operate and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision
• Be a motivated and resourceful self-starter who is also a team player

Candidates who do not tick all the boxes are still encouraged to apply, those with less experience will still be considered for the position but with an adjustment to the level of seniority.

As one of the leading Web3 innovators, Hex Trust offers a front-row seat in the ever-changing blockchain & crypto industry. We genuinely believe that people are our greatest asset, and invest heavily so they’re best prepared to support our mission to unlock ownership in decentralized markets! You will be joining a company that is always committed to creating a supportive & inclusive environment that promotes personal and professional growth that furthers your success and drives innovation, collaboration, and passion in the blockchain space.

At Hex Trust, we are proud of our R.A.P.I.D. culture:

• Respect and Inclusion
• Agile
• Passionate
• Indivisible
• Driven by integrity

Join us at Hex Trust and not only can you look forward to working with blockchain professionals to build the decentralized future, but also:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Generous Amounts of Paid Time Off (incl. leave for Birthdays, Work Anniversary, and Mental Health etc.)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Access to Corporate Discounts and exclusive Employer Perks
• Medical & Retirement Plans
• Professional Learning and Development Opportunities
• Elevate your work using cutting-edge technology
• Fun & friendly office spaces in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam
• Regular company & social events

Hex Trust is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

About fifty-five

Part of The Brandtech Group, fifty-five is a data consultancy helping brands collect, analyse and activate their data across paid, earned and owned channels to increase their marketing ROI and improve customer experience.

Headquartered in Paris with offices in London, New York City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Singapore, the data company was named by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing tech firms in Europe, thanks to its unique technology approach combining talent with software and service expertise. We’ve been working with brands to help them thrive in a multi-channel, digitized world since 2010, through the strategic use of data and marketing technologies, and the astute coordination of their partner ecosystems.

Expected Skills

You will actively participate in the development of fifty-five in the region by fostering awareness and thought leadership, communicating about its know-how, innovations and case studies externally.

As a member of the marketing team (including 6 in Paris, 1 in Hong Kong and 1 in the US), you will contribute to the development of our regional communication strategy, by creating strong communication axes translated into quality content and the organization of events allowing fifty-five to communicate effectively with its clients and prospects.

Your contributions can take the following forms (list not exhaustive):

• Assist the development of the marketing content strategy, through our content website “the tea house”: editorial planning, content co-writing, publication on the website, and promotion
• Assist in the organization of customer, partner and public relations events
• Management of fifty-five's pages on social networks (WeChat mainly)
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure smooth execution of the tasks required
• Coordination of fifty-five's communications: newsletters, press releases, conferences, trade shows, etc.
• Management of marketing resources: centralization, harmonization and redistribution of shared resources within 55 (inter-team, inter-office)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Business Administration/Marketing or related disciplines.

What we are looking for

• Creative, curious and entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent writing skills and ability to summarize
• You have a strong sense of initiative and autonomy
• Strong interest in technology, the brandtech and data revolution, and the challenges of brand communication and strategy in the digital age
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Docs
• Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese ideally)

Benefits

• A multicultural environment with employees from over 20 countries
• Values centered on excellence, caring and sharing
• Ample opportunities for learning hard and soft skills, continuous training on the digital ecosystem and technologies (initial training for all new employees, followed by ongoing training sessions, etc.)
• Particular importance given to wellness, work-life balance and the right to disconnect

fifty-five encourages diversity and is committed to guaranteeing equal treatment of all applications, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, state of health or political or religious opinion.

• Driver operations: constantly maintain an over-supplying effort by keeping a healthy pipeline of leads (by whatever channel it takes), by efficiently scheduling and training and effectively retaining drivers on the platform.
• Community management: actively moderate (bring people together), leverage, incentify and rule the driver community to shape the best service quality to users and the best worth for drivers.
• Driver operations standards: identify, build and enforce Standard Operating Procedures and Policies to support the activity and solve or prevent issues.
• Talent acquisition and management: build a team that strives to win and constantly track the efficiency of your team and the service quality provided to the network, and deploy corrective/improvement actions.

• Leadership skills to deal with a large and diverse driver community. You have an enthusiastic attitude and are passionate about making our communities grow. You view every support interaction as a chance to impact our riders and driver partners in a positive way.
• Strong sense of prioritization, and structured mindset to cover multiple things at the same time, without compromising on quality.
• Strong integrity to make the best decisions for the company in every situation and stand firm without compromising.
• Data and performance-driven to identify leverages and make the best decisions for the business in every situation.
• Degree holder with at least 2 years of operational/leadership experience, preferably in a logistics or on-demand delivery or ride-sharing environment - Knowledge and understanding of mobile and web technologies
• Fluent in English

TBC

Reception and Office Management

• Handle office main line, screen calls, and provide client support
• Manage meeting rooms, common areas, and office visitors
• Maintain office equipment and manage office supplies
• Administer office security system and manage access cards
• Coordinate travel requests for Hong Kong team and visitors
• Manage business cards for all employees and assist with event scheduling.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Oversee IT support for the office, including hardware and software arrangements for new joiners
• Support new joiner and leaver processes, including printer and phone system setup
• Manage office work mobiles, contracts and renewals on a timely manner.
• Maintain and update stock and checklist on fixed assets and office equipment

Marketing and Business Support

• Assist with sales and marketing requirements for the office
• Coordinate event registrations, source and liaise with venues, manage logistics for marketing materials.
• Update administrative and CRM records and produce reports upon request

Operational Support

• Assist with credit card transactions, preparation of purchase orders, and tracking of expense reports.
• Provide ad hoc support to finance and business when needed

Essential

• Attention to detail and a passion for admin, process and efficiency
• Good command of English language skills (spoken and written)
• Experience in reception work, office management and maintenance, travel arrangements and sales and marketing coordination
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Highly collaborative, enabling a working partnership with multiple team members across multiple disciplines
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing business priorities  
• Demonstrate sound judgment and discretion

Preferred

• Worked in a multinational corporate environment

• Certificate or higher in a related field
• 3-5 years of prior experience in reception, office management, travel coordination, and sales/marketing support.
• Project management skills
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent command of spoken and written Chinese and English