Total 56 research associate job vacancies in Hong Kong, Tai Po District

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