FX Institutional Trader, Fixed Income Department

China Merchants Securities International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

China Merchants Securities International Company Limited (CMSI) seeks an experienced FX Institutional Trader for the Fixed Income Department in Hong Kong. The role focuses on executing FX trades, formulating strategies, and driving revenue growth while expanding overseas client coverage and enhancing product innovation.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Finance/Economics/STEM, 3+ years FX trading experience, and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Finance, Economics or STEM.
• Solid knowledge of FX spot, swaps, options and trading mechanics; familiarity with institutional clients and cross‑border rules.
• Minimum 3 years FX trading experience at large Chinese‑funded or foreign financial institutions; revenue generation capability.
• SFC Type 1/4/9 license, CFA/FRM/PMP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute FX transactions under authorization and implement trading strategies.
• Expand FX product range and design FX structured products for institutional clients.
• Onboard new counterparties to support trading activities and expand overseas client coverage.
• Optimize trading workflows and upgrade systems for growth and efficiency.
• Facilitate onshore‑offshore collaboration and cross‑border business execution; ensure compliance with SFC/HKMA guidelines.

Skills

FX trading

Regulatory liaison

Client relationship

Cross-border

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/STEM

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

FX Institutional Trader, Fixed Income Department

Execute FX transactions under authorization, formulate and implement trading strategies, and achieve revenue targets.

Drive FX business model and product innovation, expand client‑serviced product range, design FX structured products to meet diversified institutional client needs, and grow overseas institutional client coverage.

Expand FX trading channels and onboard new counterparties to support trading activities.

Optimize FX trading workflows for higher efficiency; upgrade trading systems to support business growth.

Facilitate onshore‑offshore resource sharing and cross‑border business execution. Deepen collaboration with the onshore parent and broaden client channels.

Ensure proprietary and client trades comply with SFC/HKMA guidelines and internal risk frameworks. Support internal approval procedures.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree or above from reputable domestic / international universities, majoring in Finance, Economics or STEM.

Solid knowledge of FX spot, swaps, options and trading mechanics. Familiar with institutional client demands, marketing approaches and cross‑border regulatory rules; capable of regulatory liaison.

Minimum 3‑year FX trading experience at large Chinese‑funded or foreign financial institutions. Proven track record and independent revenue‑generation capability. Prior experience in cross‑border and client‑facing business setup is preferred.

Excellent Mandarin‑English bilingual skills; fluent English is preferred. SFC Type 1/4/9 license, CFA / FRM / PMP are advantageous.

Personal data provided will be used by us for recruitment and related purposes, which is strictly in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong) for Applicants for Employment. Applicants who are not contacted within 6 weeks may consider your applications unsuccessful and the personal data collected will be destroyed after 2 years or such other period as prescribed by the applicable laws.

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.