FICC - FX Derivatives Trader

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced FX Derivatives Trader to advance trading operations and develop systems. You will manage market-making quotations, oversee trade processing, and establish research methodologies to refine strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in FX derivatives trading in international finance environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in FX derivatives trading.
• Strong mathematical background and proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Ability to develop FX derivatives systems and strategies independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FX derivatives trading operations and system development.
• Manage market-making quotations and trade processing.
• Establish methodologies for FX derivatives research and strategies.

Skills

FX derivatives trading

Quantitative analysis

Market risk management

Financial theory

Education

Master's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields

Job description

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 a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:

• Not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also providing onshore clients with valuable cross‑border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions).
• Actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China.
• 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 Responsibilities

• Advance the development of FX derivatives trading operations and oversee related system construction.
• Manage market‑making quotations, trade processing, and market risk management for FX derivatives such as options.
• Establish research methodologies and frameworks for FX derivatives, continuously refine quotation and trading strategies to capture market opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FX derivatives counterparties.

Job Requirements

• Full‑time master’s degree or higher in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields.
• Solid foundation in financial theory, familiarity with derivative pricing models, strong mathematical background, and proficiency in statistical analysis and model‑based pricing.
• Minimum five years of experience in FX derivatives trading, with expertise in pricing, trade processing, and account management.
• Ability to independently undertake FX derivatives system development, strategy research and development, account management, and related tasks.
• Experience in international investment banks, hedge funds, major state‑owned banks, joint‑stock commercial banks, and securities firms with FX qualifications.