Asset Management- Investment & Research – Execution Trader

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking an Execution Trader in Asset Management- Investment & Research to execute equity trades globally and support fixed income trading. The role requires strong data analysis, bilingual English and Mandarin, and experience in equity or bond trading.

The candidate will prepare daily trade reports, perform pre-trade and post-trade controls, and collaborate with Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to optimize execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from reputable universities.
• 3-5 years of equity or bond trading experience.
• Punctuality, reliability and strong work ethics and integrity.
• Diligence, attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades across global markets, including HK, US, and Mainland China.
• Serve as backup trader for fixed income products.
• Prepare daily trade reports and end-of-day summaries for review.
• Provide market intelligence and execution feedback to Portfolio Managers.
• Conduct pre-trade and post-trade controls and risk checks.
• Maintain accurate booking and retention of trade records.
• Collaborate with Operations, Compliance, Risk and Technology teams.
• Manage relationships with brokers and counterparties.
• Support investor and regulatory due diligence requests.
• Assist in operations/risk/compliance reporting and data analysis.

Skills

English & Mandarin

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Bloomberg AIMS

Wind

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Asset Management- Investment & Research – Execution Trader

About Us: Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Job Description:

Execute equity trades across global markets, including but not limited to Hong Kong, U.S., and Mainland China markets, ensuring efficient implementation of investment strategies and adherence to investment guidelines.

Serve as backup trader for fixed income products, supporting bond trading and money market trading activities when required.

Perform regular best execution and trade allocation assessments to ensure fair treatment across portfolios and compliance with internal policies.

Prepare daily trade reports and end-of-day trading summaries for Investment Team review and Operations Team reconciliation.

Provide market intelligence, trading color, liquidity updates, and execution feedback to Portfolio Managers and Investment Team.

Conduct pre-trade and post-trade controls, including compliance monitoring, risk checks, and execution quality reviews.

Maintain accurate booking and ensure proper retention of trade records in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Work closely with Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to support trading system enhancements, maintenance, testing, and process improvements.

Manage relationships with brokers and counterparties, monitor broker performance, and evaluate broker performance on a regular basis.

Support investor and regulatory due diligence requests related to trading activities and execution processes.

Perform other duties as required, including but not limited to assistance in operations/risk/compliance reporting and monitoring, data analysis and etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above from reputable universities.

3-5 years of equity or bond trading experience.

Punctuality, reliability and strong work ethics and integrity.

Diligence, attention to detail and accuracy is critical.

Strong data analytical skills and organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines.

Familiar with Bloomberg AIMS and other trading technologies as well as Wind, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Strong knowledge and control mindset on execution/dealing related compliance, conduct and risk issues.

Capable to establish and build relationships with brokers and counterparties over time.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin.