Foreign Exchange Trader

CICC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CICC in Hong Kong seeks an FX Trader to quote, market-make, and execute FX spot and derivatives within approved limits. You will manage liquidity and risk across positions, identify trading opportunities, and refine strategies using live data and market developments.

The role requires 1–5 years in FX trading, strong product knowledge of forwards, swaps, options, and structured products, and fluency in Chinese and English. Bloomberg/Reuters proficiency and a results-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in economics, finance, mathematics, financial engineering, computer science, statistics or a related field; CFA or FRM holders preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience at financial institutions; FX trading experience or a verifiable trading track record preferred.
• Solid grasp of FX spot, forwards, swaps, options and structured products, with strong product knowledge and structuring capabilities.
• Strong analytical and independent judgment skills; numerically sharp and able to make sound decisions under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.
• A strong risk management mindset, with familiarity in position management and hedging tools.
• Proficient in Bloomberg, Reuters and other trading terminals and market data systems, as well as Microsoft Office; candidates with a quantitative background preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Chinese and English, with strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong compliance awareness, sense of responsibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Quote, market-make, execute FX spot and derivatives within authorized limits; manage position liquidity and risk exposures.
• Identify FX trading opportunities; develop and evaluate trading strategies, refining performance with market data and live trading outcome.
• Support business expansion: onboard new currency pairs, enhance the product suite, and contribute to the design and launch of structured products.
• Track global macro developments, central bank policy and financial market trends; produce market commentary, daily and monthly reports, and thematic research.
• Maintain and expand the counterparty network; communicate on pricing, liquidity and execution needs to support smooth daily trading operations.
• Contribute to the planning, development and testing of trading, pricing and risk management systems; drive process improvements across trading workflows.
• Compile and analyze trading and business data; prepare internal management reports and external submissions; handle related day-to-day operations.

Skills

FX trading experience

Analytical thinking

Bilingual (Chinese/English)

Education

Master's degree or above in economics/finance/math/CS

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Excel

Job description

• Quote, market-make, execute FX spot and derivatives within authorized limits; manage position liquidity and risk exposures;
• Identify FX trading opportunities; develop and evaluate trading strategies, refining performance with market data and live trading outcome;
• Support business expansion: onboard new currency pairs, enhance the product suite, and contribute to the design and launch of structured products;
• Track global macro developments, central bank policy and financial market trends; produce market commentary, daily and monthly reports, and thematic research;
• Maintain and expand the counterparty network; communicate on pricing, liquidity and execution needs to support smooth daily trading operations;
• Contribute to the planning, development and testing of trading, pricing and risk management systems; drive process improvements across trading workflows;
• Compile and analyze trading and business data; prepare internal management reports and external submissions; handle related day-to-day operations.

Requirement:

• Master's degree or above in economics, finance, mathematics, financial engineering, computer science, statistics or a related field; CFA or FRM holders preferred;
• 1–5 years of experience at financial institutions; FX trading experience or a verifiable trading track record preferred;
• Solid grasp of FX spot, forwards, swaps, options and structured products, with strong product knowledge and structuring capabilities;
• Strong analytical and independent judgment skills; numerically sharp and able to make sound decisions under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions;
• A strong risk management mindset, with familiarity in position management and hedging tools;
• Proficient in Bloomberg, Reuters and other trading terminals and market data systems, as well as Microsoft Office; candidates with a quantitative background preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Chinese and English, with strong cross-functional coordination skills;
• Strong compliance awareness, sense of responsibility and teamwork.