Execution Trader (Macro / Equity Long-Short)

CIF Asset Management Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CIF Asset Management Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an Execution Trader with 1–2 years buy-side experience to join our front-office team. The role focuses on global macro and equity long-short strategies, requiring strong Bloomberg proficiency and familiarity with OMS/PMS systems.

Responsibilities include executing trades, monitoring risk, managing stock borrow availability, and maintaining trading infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of buy-side trading experience or 2+ years on top-tier sell-side trading desks.

Responsibilities

• Execute trade orders across global equities, futures, and commodities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor real-time portfolio exposure, position risk, and market liquidity; alert PMs to重大 movements.
• Manage stock borrow availability (SBL) and optimize FX management.
• Oversee front-to-back trading systems (OMS/PMS); coordinate with vendors to fix issues and reconcile positions.
• Synthesize market data, macro insights, and sector information to support trading decisions.

Skills

Bloomberg

OMS/PMS

Equities

Futures

Derivatives

Risk management

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Financial Engineering

Tools

Broadridge OMS & PMS

Job description

Execution Trader (Macro / Equity Long-Short)

Company Overview:
A SFC-licensed boutique asset management firm in Hong Kong operating a high-conviction global Macro and Equity Long-Short hedge fund strategy. We are looking for an experienced, high-caliber Trader with 1-2 years of buy-side track record to join our growing front-office team.

Job Responsibilities:

Trade Execution: Execute trade orders across global Equities, Futures, and Commodities in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner.

Portfolio & Risk Monitoring: Actively monitor real-time portfolio exposure, position risks, and market liquidity. Proactively alert Portfolio Managers (PMs) to significant market news, block flows, and abrupt price movements.

SBL & FX Management: Actively manage stock borrow availability.

System & Operations Management: Oversee and maintain front-to-back trading systems (OMS/PMS); act as the key liaison with system providers to troubleshoot infrastructure or connectivity issues. Ensure accurate end-of-day position reconciliation and reporting.

Market Intelligence: Update and synthesize market data, macro/country insights, and sector/industry information to support front-office decision-making.

Job Specifications & Requirements:

Experience: 1-2 years of solid trading experience within a buy-side institution (Hedge Fund, Asset Management) or more than 2 years within a top-tier sell-side trading desk.

Technical Skills: Highly proficient in Bloomberg system. Hands-on experience with Broadridge OMS & PMS (or similar buy-side systems) is a distinct advantage.

Product Knowledge: Strong operational and execution knowledge of global Equities, listed Futures, and Commodities options/derivatives.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering.

Working Hours & Flexibility: Able to cover global financial market trading hours (specifically 21:00 - 02:00 HKT covering US/Europe markets). 5 days’ work week (including HK public holidays where global markets are open). Shift work may be required.

Soft Skills: Exceptionally meticulous, calm under market pressure, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Languages: Native/Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese.

Availability: Immediate availability or short notice period is highly preferred.