Execution Trader

Brevan Howard; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevan Howard in Hong Kong is seeking a hands-on execution trader to support cross-asset strategies across Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Credit, Commodities and Digital assets. The role is based in the Hong Kong office and requires interaction with PMs and colleagues globally.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in execution trading or trade support, a numerate degree, and a strong grasp of market infrastructure, with the ability to perform under pressure and work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Execution trading

Trade support

Market infrastructure

Self-motivated

Under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Job description

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

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