APAC Equity Financing Trader (Associate)

Citigroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup in Hong Kong is seeking an Equity Financing Trader to manage a secured equity financing book across APAC markets. The role focuses on optimising funding costs, managing resources and collateral, and ensuring strict risk controls while coordinating with Trading, Sales and Structuring teams.

The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, applying sophisticated analytics, coding skills, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrange secured financing for APAC markets to meet regulatory and internal requirements and optimise funding costs.
• Drive optimisation of GSIB footprint and RWA efficiency.
• Manage collateral pool including margin and haircut optimisation to reduce funding costs.
• Develop relationships with external trading counterparties and assess market opportunities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Structuring and other teams across Markets and the broader Citi group.
• Develop tools/workflows to enhance trading efficiency and market surveillance.

Skills

Python/SQL programming

Analytical skills

Communication

APAC market knowledge

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Bloomberg

Booking systems

Trading protocols

Job description

Citigroup in Hong Kong is seeking an Equity Financing Trader to manage a secured equity financing book across APAC markets. The role focuses on optimising funding costs, managing resources and collateral, and ensuring strict risk controls while coordinating with Trading, Sales and Structuring teams.

The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, applying sophisticated analytics, coding skills, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to improve