Human Resources Manager (Talent Acquisition)

Who We Are:
Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to delivering high-quality returns, supported by tested and proven investment strategies across various asset classes and global financial markets. We pride ourselves on and value intellectual curiosity and hard work, investing in people who are driven to learn and achieve. We are a merit-focused and talent-driven organization, characterized by compassion, respect, and modesty among our team members. We believe in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals and future workforce needs
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, universities, and industry networks to expand recruitment reach and enhance employer branding
Proactively source, screen, and evaluate candidates using best-in-class frameworks and strategic sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards)
Implement structured interview and assessment processes to ensure fair, skills-based hiring and optimal candidate-job fit
Monitor industry trends and provide competitor intelligence to stakeholders, adapting recruitment strategies as needed
Manage end-to-end HR processes, including payroll, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, employee queries, and data management
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure transparent communication and timely updates on hiring progress and bottlenecks
Develop and implement the performance review program, train managers, and ensure fairness and transparency
Required Qualification, Skills, and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in-house at a hedge fund, bank, or similar financial institution
Experience in both experienced hire and campus recruiting
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate independently as well as part of a team
Location:
Central, Hong Kong
Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.