Relationship Manager

Shanghai, China

This role will help accelerate the growth of our already substantial global Alpha Capture programme.

The successful candidate will join a small team of Relationship Managers and will have responsibility for our Alpha Capture relationships at the firm and contributor level in China. This role will work closely with our investment management team to combine inputs from the programme with our quantitative strategies.

Responsibilities:

- Building and maintaining relationships with China onshore partners (eg sell-side brokers, alternative data vendors) at a contributor and firm level.
- Identifying new opportunities for our Alpha Capture programme in terms of signals, relationships and technology.
- Working with Winton’s quant investment group to grow our Alpha Capture program.
- Producing performance analysis reports to closely monitor and communicate with the contributors and firms; to encourage better alpha and deeper connections.
- Joining client meetings with colleagues to present the program and relevant products.
- Preparing internal reports for management information.
- Representing the Company at relevant industry seminars and other events as appropriate.

Requirements:

- 4-8 years of working experience in an external facing role in China financial markets. For example, Equity Sales, Equity Trader, Product Structuring, Data Market Operation.
- Good understanding of China equity markets with familiarity with Alpha Capture is essential.
- Basic technology skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, SQL, Bloomberg) and quantitative knowledge (statistics).
- Ability to generate successful commercial relationships with counterparties in financial institutions.
- Evidence of high levels of self-motivation, strong work ethic and determination.
- Strong presentation & interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Workplace
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Our recruitment process

Our assessment and selection processes are aimed at you showcasing your abilities rather than passing arbitrary tests. They are designed according to the requirements of our teams to identify the skills and attributes we seek. A member of our recruitment team will work with you throughout the process, guiding you at each stage.

Application

Your application will be viewed by a member of our Human Capital team.

Video and onsite Interviews

We will invite you to our offices for interviews with individuals from inside and outside the team you will join.

Phone Interview

Your background and suitability for the role will be assessed by a member of our Human Capital team.

Offer

A member of our recruitment team will talk you through the offer details including compensation, benefits, role responsibilities and future career paths.

Assessment

You may be asked to complete a technical assessment and/or case study.