About The Role



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

Work Experience/Background



Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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