About this role
Position Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative data manager to join our Research IT team. This role plays a key part in designing, maintaining, and optimising data systems that power CITIC Securities International’s research and business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity, performance, and scalability of data platforms supporting securities workflows across global markets.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
• Database Management: Maintain and manage database systems by creating, updating, and optimising tables, views, and stored procedures to meet complex business logic, compliance needs, and operational requirements within the securities domain.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with IT colleagues and business users to understand end-to-end workflows and translate requirements into efficient data pipeline designs aligned with operational and regulatory demands.
• Data Solutions Development: Develop and deploy reliable data solutions using Python and SQL, ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of business jobs and automated processes.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Respond to time-sensitive data requests by extracting, transforming, and validating datasets while maintaining strict data integrity and confidentiality.
• Business Intelligence Integration: Integrate data into BI tools such as Qlik to develop interactive dashboards and visualizations that facilitate data-driven decision-making for business stakeholders.
• Performance Optimisation: Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, including latency and query inefficiency, through SQL tuning, indexing strategies, and architectural improvements to enhance scalability and throughput for high-volume transaction systems.
• Global Collaboration & Compliance: Partner with onshore teams to advance global system maturity and maintain rigorous data security and compliance standards in accordance with both onshore and offshore regulatory frameworks.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
• 8-10 years of relevant experience data engineering, database development, or similar roles, preferably within the financial or securities industry.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with understanding of ETL workflows and data modelling.
• Strong analytical mind with attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and communication skills.
• Excellent command of / fluent in both spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau) and cloud-based data environments is an advantage.
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