• A reputable Global Asset Manager
• Strategically entering Hong Kong Market

About Our Client

A global institutional asset manager that provides creative solutions for those seeking capital in special situations.
With over hundreds of employess working globally across multiple global offices , they often provide capital where competitors won't.

Job Description

• Provide risk and market risk analysis and oversight to internal and external derivatives and securities finance platforms including Global Arbitrage & Trading, Fixed Income & Currencies and Equities;.
• Transaction cost analysis projects and other quantitative research projects associated with the trading and investment management process;
• Analyze securities finance and derivative transactions in the context of counterparties' overall trading and investment strategies;
• Familiarity with OTC derivative products including equity swaps/Options ( OTC and exchange), credit derivatives, FX forward contracts and securities finance and Repos;
• Perform pre-trade data quality check; monitor portfolio risk; monitor corporate actions and other adjustments to the group's portfolios;
• Understanding of Standing Orders and Policies: SO Series 6 - Securities. Finance and SO Series 7 - Trading Credit Risk Management and, Loans, and Collateral Securities; Relevant qualifications for APAC exchanges
• Understanding of major Asian Equity markets ( HK/China/Australia/Japan/Korea).
• Understanding of trading documentation including the ISDA Master Agreement; Inclusive of Equity swaps/CFDs
• Understanding of securities regulations governing mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds and other institutional counterparties;

The Successful Applicant

The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.

• BA (or equivalent) with finance or economic focus; ideally quantitative or accounting undergrad
• Experience with merger arb/relative value trade execution
• Ability to execute basic credit/bond transactions
• Basic risk arbitrage analytics maintenance
• Knowledge of convertibles, bonds, bank debts, CDS, derivatives, options, etc. and related documentations;
• Understanding of credit risk inducing policy, process and measurement
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 2-4 years trading experience, including Market and Credit Risk, preferably at a hedge fund
• Knowledge of Swaps/CFDs/Repos among other asset classes

What's on Offer

• Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to global trading team