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

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Execution Trader | Hong Kong, HK

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