# International Index Researcher

> Fuku · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-02

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

International Index Researcher  
  
About Our Client:  
\- A top-tier Chinese asset management institution  
  
Location:  
\- Hong Kong  
  
Responsibilities:  
  
Index Tracking and Evaluation  
\- Continuously monitor major overseas indices (including broad-based, sector, thematic, and strategy indices)  
\- Analyze index methodologies, constituent structures, historical performance, and risk characteristics  
\- Evaluate the investment value of indices and produce in-depth research reports to support index fund and product design  
  
Index Development and Optimization  
\- Participate in the design of customized index solutions (such as Smart Beta, ESG themes, sector rotation)  
\- Provide recommendations for optimization to meet product innovation needs  
\- Study the impact of index rebalancing and constituent adjustments on fund operations  
  
Data Modeling and Quantitative Analysis  
\- Construct index simulation portfolios and calculate key metrics (tracking error, liquidity, turnover)  
\- Develop index evaluation models for quantitative analysis of return attribution and risk exposures  
  
Support for Product and Investment Decisions  
\- Provide recommendations on underlying index selection and feasibility analysis for the launch of index funds  
\- Assist the investment team in monitoring the operation of index funds, highlighting tracking deviations, and offering adjustment recommendations  
  
Market Research and Industry Insights  
\- Track global trends in indexation, regulatory policies, and competitor activities  
\- Produce periodic industry analysis reports  
\- Research the application potential of emerging asset classes (such as REITs and commodity indices)  
  
Pre-requisites:  
  
Educational Background  
\- Master’s degree or above from a top-tier domestic or international university  
\- Preferred majors: Financial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields  
  
Professional Knowledge and Skills  
\- Familiarity with index construction methodologies (market-cap weighting, equal weighting, factor weighting) and mainstream index systems  
\- Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for data processing, modeling, and back-testing (required)  
\- Knowledge of Bloomberg and other financial terminals and databases  
\- Understanding of relevant fund regulations and index fund operational processes (including subscriptions, redemptions, constituent adjustments)  
  
Experience  
\- 3+ years of experience in index research, quantitative analysis, or financial engineering  
\- Experience with overseas mutual funds, brokerages, or index providers is preferred  
\- Demonstrated ability to independently execute index research projects; experience in index development or strategy index design is a plus

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