Research Lead

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead research, design, and quantitative testing of new index methodologies and investment solutions for FTSE Russell's APAC team.

Role type

Senior IC quantitative index researcher

Builds

Robust and scalable index solutions, analytical tools, and research papers

Domain

Financial markets, quantitative investment, index construction

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantitative investment techniques, Python, SQL, portfolio construction, factor analysis, index methodology design

Preferred skills

Experience in asset management or investment banking, knowledge of equity markets

Technologies

Python, SQL

Responsibilities

Lead research on new index methodologies, develop investment analytics tools, conduct quantitative analysis of portfolio impact, present research to institutional investors, provide technical guidance to junior researchers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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