Associate, Global Markets Trader (OTC Derivatives)

China Merchants Securities International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day working week

Job summary

China Merchants Securities International Company Limited seeks a sell-side trader to manage hedging of OTC derivatives with a focus on linear products in Hong Kong. You will monitor automated trading systems, execute manual orders, and compile market data to support pricing and risk controls.

You will work to optimize trading operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and participate in developing new trading channels while handling ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above in STEM from a prestigious university.
• 2-5 years of relevant trading experience; cross-border OTC derivatives preferred.
• Proficiency in trading, clearing, and regulatory rules; multi-market environment knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a sell-side trader for OTC derivatives, focusing on linear products; monitor hedging trades in automated systems and execute manual orders.
• Compile statistics, analyze market dynamics, and help formulate pricing optimization strategies.
• Formulate risk disposal plans and respond to abnormal trading activity during daily processes.

Skills

Python

VBA

SQL

English

Mandarin Chinese

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Act in a sell-side trader role, responsible for the trading hedge and management of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts, with a primary focus on linear products; monitor the execution of hedging trades within automated systems, and execute manual orders.

Compile statistics and analyze ongoing business operations; assess market supply and demand dynamics, and participate in formulating pricing optimization strategies.

Formulate risk disposal plans in the event of risk incidents and execute them upon approval; identify and address abnormal trading activities during daily trading processes.

Serve as a market expert to provide data and information for departmental business expansion, supporting high-quality, sustainable business development and upgrades, and also monitor our trading operation from compliance perspective and update on latest trading regulations.

Perform daily configurations of trading systems to maintain the smooth and normal operation of the business, and also responsible to develop new trading channels.

Any ad hoc tasks as assigned by superiors.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or above in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from a prestigious university; Preferred majors include Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Statistics, or related fields.

2 - 5 years of relevant experience in a trading or relevant role. Prior experience in cross-border over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives business is highly preferred.

Familiarity with trading, clearing, and regulatory rules in the A-share market. Additional proficiency in the rules of multi-market environments, such as Hong Kong or US equities, is a strong advantage.

Strong logical thinking and data analysis capabilities, coupled with excellent time management skills and high stress tolerance. Must possess a rigorous, details-driven attitude and a proven results-oriented mindset.

Proficient in using analytical tools including Python, VBA, and SQL.

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)

We offer attractive remuneration and benefits including 5-day working week to the right candidates.

To open up overseas markets, China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. ("China Merchants Securities", Stock Code: 6099.HK/600999.SH) incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary China Merchants Securities International Company Limited ("CMSI" or "we") in Hong Kong in July 1999.

CMSI is the main overseas business platform of China Merchants Securities and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Seoul. Through its Hong Kong subsidiary, it is involved in a full range of integrated financial services, including stocks and futures brokerage, corporate finance, sales and trading, asset management, private equity and OTC derivatives, etc.

To open up overseas markets, China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. ("China Merchants Securities", Stock Code: 6099.HK/600999.SH) incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary China Merchants Securities International Company Limited ("CMSI" or "we") in Hong Kong in July 1999.

CMSI is the main overseas business platform of China Merchants Securities and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Seoul. Through its Hong Kong subsidiary, it is involved in a full range of integrated financial services, including stocks and futures brokerage, corporate finance, sales and trading, asset management, private equity and OTC derivatives, etc.

Admiralty, Central and Western District, HK