Economist / Senior Economist
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
- Company Industries：General Business Services
Job Information
- Post Date：2022-09-07
- Career Level：Middle
- Location：Wan Chai
- Yr(s) of Exp：3 years
- Qualification：Degree
- Employment Type：Full Time, Permanent
- Job Function：Banking / Finance Analyst Professional Services Business Analysis / Data Analysis Ma
- Benefits：Dental insurance, Medical insurance, Performance bonus, Five-day work week
Job Description
The appointee will be responsible for carrying out market and economic research on business opportunities for Hong Kong companies. He/she is expected to monitor market trends and development relating to specific markets and industries, including changes in their regulations and trade policies. This will involve both desk research and field work, and frequent contacts with official bodies and the business community in Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and overseas markets. Able to handle research project independently as well as work as a team player with colleague. Willingness and ability to undertake research trip to Mainland China is prerequisite. Additionally, the appointee is expected to be able to present his/her findings effectively to the public.
Requirements:
- A good university degree in Economics or other relevant disciplines (training in statistics is an advantage)
- Minimum of three years' relevant working experience in research
- Strong analytical skills and communication skills
- Strong writing / presentation skills in both English and Chinese. Proficient in Putonghua
- Ability in transforming rigorous research findings into interesting and stimulating articles and reports for general business readers
- A team player with strong initiatives, able to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
- Knowledge of international trade and the Hong Kong’s SME operations and the business and social environments in Mainland China
- Knowledge of econometric modelling on trade analysis is preferred
- Knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, Tableau Creator and Python) and relevant databases (e.g. CEIC and GTA) a definite advantage
- Conversant in computing skills, including Excel (VBA), Word and PowerPoint
Remuneration and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be offered.
Application Procedure:
If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.
All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalised.
Company Info
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professionals to join our Exhibitions Department. To strengthen Hong Kong's role as Asia's international business platform, we organise more than 30 world-class international trade fairs in Hong Kong each year. These fairs, which cover various industries and sectors, create opportunities for companies to promote their products or services to buyers from all over the world.
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