About the role
Who We Are
Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to delivering high-quality returns, supported by tested and proven investment strategies across various asset classes and global financial markets. We pride ourselves on and value intellectual curiosity and hard work, investing in people who are driven to learn and achieve. We are a merit-focused and talent-driven organization, characterized by compassion, respect, and modesty among our team members. We believe in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Strategy Development: Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals and future workforce needs
- End-to-End Recruitment: Lead full-lifecycle recruiting across both experienced hires and campus programs, from role scoping and proactive sourcing to offer negotiation and closing
- Proactive Sourcing: Leverage advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, specialist platforms, talent communities) to map and engage high-caliber passive talent
- Campus & Brand Outreach: Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, universities, and industry networks to expand recruitment reach and enhance employer branding
- Structured Assessment: Partner with hiring managers to define clear role requirements and facilitate structured, competency-based interviews to ensure quality and cultural alignment
- Market Insights: Track market movements, talent availability, and compensation trends to provide actionable recruitment insights to stakeholders
- Core HR Operations & Team Collaboration
- Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences that leave a lasting, positive impression on team members
- HR Administration & Payroll: Support day-to-day HR operations, including benefits administration, leave and data management, and payroll coordination
- Performance Management: Develop and implement the performance review program, equipping people managers with guidance on objective setting, fair evaluations, and constructive feedback
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, fostering an open, transparent, and high-trust workplace culture
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams (such as Finance, Legal, Compliance, Office Management) to resolve challenges swiftly and drive team cohesion
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in-house at a hedge fund, bank, or similar financial institution
- Execution & Multitasking: Proven ability to juggle high-volume recruiting alongside operational HR deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
- Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior leadership and candidates at all levels
- Work Ethic & Initiative: Highly motivated, self-directed, and resilient, with a strong work ethic and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- Team-First Mindset: A proactive, reliable team player who thrives in an integrated HR team, values mutual support and open communication, and contributes positively to team morale
Location
Central, Hong Kong
Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.