Execution Trader

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Essential Responsibilities:

The CEX desk is a team that locates in a few geographic locations and trades multi assets (Fixed Income, Equity, FX, Credit, Commods + Digital) across DM and EM Markets. The role is located in the Hong Kong office, and work closely with other team members across different offices.

• Provide execution services across different asset classes to portfolio managers globally
• Source liquidity through various execution channels and manage relationships with counterparties (banks/brokers)
• Ensure best execution practices with low transaction slippage
• Monitor market moves/flow/themes, and highlight those to PMs if needed
• Monitor trade ideas from sell-side, and highlight those to PMs if needed

PERSON SPECIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline
• A strong understanding of financial markets and different financial products
  • Execution, mechanics and analytics
  • Front to back processes
  • Market infrastructure
• Minimum 2 years of execution trading/trade assistant/trade support experience.
• Advanced excel and knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python or other programming languages.
• Good problem-solving capabilities, evidence of process improvements
• Cross asset class experience: FI, FX, Credit, Rates, Equities, ETDs

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Risk-based prioritization
• Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team