Job Description

We are seeking a Vice President to join our EM Quantitative Strategy research team based in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of working experience, with 2-3 years of experience within an EM equity or quant strategy team covering the region. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to generate research ideas, manage data workflows, write equity research reports, and engage directly with institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high ‑quality research reports, thematic notes, and presentations for clients.
• Generate and test new EM strategy, thematic, and quantitative strategy ideas.
• Lead data analysis and model maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Handle client requests and deliver bespoke analysis when required.
• Present research findings in client meetings and internal discussions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have at least 2-3 years of experience with an established EM equity or quant strategy team.
• Good understanding of global equity markets (especially EM), macro trends, and financial concepts.
• Strong analytical background with comfort in quantitative work; CFA is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn ideas and data into clear insights.
• Extensive experience with FactSet (screening, data extraction, backtesting). Strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of Python.
• Comfortable operating within a collaborative research environment and contributing effectively to the wider quant strategy team.

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.