[Ref. No.: 3/03APE/PE/RE/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory body promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, is seeking an agile, motivated and committed professional to join our diverse research team. HKTDC Research, one of the largest research teams in Hong Kong, provides analysis on major trends that affecting global and Hong Kong’s trade and business environment.

Your role:

• To lead a team of economists to drive research projects that are of high relevance to Hong Kong’s trade and business environment (esp. SMEs) and the Council’s business strategy
• Monitor and provide timely analysis on overseas market regulations and trade policies that affects Hong Kong’ key export industries
• Manage external consultants in undertaking commissioned research projects
• Act as spokesperson on designated topics to the public and undertakes outreach activities, such as developing workshops/seminars, and makes presentations.
  
   

Requirements:

• Relevant university degree
• A minimum 5 years of proven track records in research with at least 10 years of working experience
• Strong knowledge of international trade and Hong Kong’s business environment. Knowledge of Hong Kong’s SME operations is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of Middle East and African business environment is an added advantage
• Ability to lead and inspire a highly competent team, preferably with 2 years in managerial level
• Strong analytical skills and excellent writing skills in both English and Chinese (Putonghua & Cantonese)
• Agile personality with a strategic mindset, excellent judgement, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to undertake research trips to various markets
• Knowledge of econometric modelling and statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, Tableau Creator and Python) is an added advantage
  
   

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a two-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus an appropriate contract-end gratuity. Medical benefits and annual leave 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.