Primary Objectives
The Head of Publication and Editorial oversees the editorial, production, and support functions to ensure the seamless delivery of high- quality research outputs. This role demands strategic leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to foster strong relationships with internal teams and external providers. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency, uphold quality standards, and enhance HSC’s competitive advantage in the market.
Main responsibilities
Ensure First- Class Editorial and Production of Research
• Oversee the translation of research articles into Vietnamese for local institutional clients as well as to support HSC’s retail platform.
• Oversee the translation of research articles into Vietnamese for local institutional clients and to support HSC’s retail platform, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Manage the publication process for research outputs, ensuring consistency in spelling conventions, units, dates, fonts, layouts, and overall quality.
• Collaborate with the Head of Research (HOR) to review research publications, ensuring timeliness and alignment with HSC’s standards to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of production outputs by adhering to correct spelling conventions, units, dates, fonts, layouts, and other standards.
• Provide editorial support to research analysts and economists to ensure timely publication and maintain HSC’s competitive advantage.
Manage Support Functions
• Physical and Email Distribution:
+ Oversee client list management on behalf of the Institutional Client and Research divisions, handling errors, omissions, and additions with precision.
+ Ensure effective and uninterrupted distribution of research materials by managing relationships with the distribution provider, Workflow.
• FactSet/Publication Engine:
+ Act as the primary point of contact for ensuring the FactSet publication engine operates effectively and to HSC’s advantage.
+ Maintain a strong relationship with the FactSet provider to support operational efficiency.
• Website Management:
+ Ensure the company website remains up- to- date with the latest research and information.
+ Manage relationships with website providers, including Workflow, and implement requested changes
Strategic Oversight and Team Leadership
• Act as a key liaison between the department and senior management, providing regular updates on performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the department to align with HSC’s overall business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the editorial and production team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and performance evaluations for the department, ensuring optimal productivity and morale.
