Part-time Research Assistant in the School of Law [Ref.: T/120/25]

Project

The Sustainability and Continuity of Hong Kong Central Counter Party System in the Global and Pluralist Views in the Regulation of OTC Derivatives’ Contracts

Duties

The appointees will conduct research on the following issues: risk and liquidity framework on the Swap Connect, and identification of products (variables) threat to the liquidity in the system and perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Statistics/Finance or Juris Doctor (years 2-3) with prior finance or statistics background that can run SPSS and design research questions;

2. Good analytical skills; and

3. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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