FX Trader (Mid/ Night Shift)

ICBC (Asia); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ICBC (Asia) in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned FX Trader to actively manage RMB-focused positions and adhere to risk limits. You will price to corporate clients and counterparties during night shifts, monitor markets overnight, and deliver timely market commentary.

The role requires 3+ years of bank trading experience, strong English and Chinese skills, and proficient use of Refinitiv Workspace and Bloomberg. Night-shift flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years trading experience in banks; strong track record may be Senior Dealer.
• Experience trading Asian currencies (RMB, HKD) in onshore/offshore markets preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Refinitiv Workspace, Bloomberg, and major electronic trading platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (Putonghua).
• Willingness to work permanent or rotating night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage and take positions in major FX pairs (focus on RMB) to meet profit targets while adhering to risk limits and stop-loss guidelines.
• Provide competitive pricing to corporate clients, financial institutions, and counterparties during night shift window.
• Deliver high-quality order watching and management, ensuring timely execution and proactive communication of market developments.
• Prepare daily market commentary and flow updates for management and day-shift team.
• Monitor overnight market movements and data releases to adjust pricing and positions.
• Collaborate with day-shift trading team and sales to ensure coverage and consistent client service.

Skills

FX trading

Risk management

Client communication

Night shift

Bilingual (EN/ZH)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

Refinitiv Workspace

Bloomberg

Electronic trading platforms

Job description

• Actively manage and take positions in major FX pairs (with focus on RMB) to achieve assigned profit targets while strictly adhering to risk limits and stop-loss guidelines.
• Provide competitive and timely pricing quotations to corporate clients, financial institutions, and counterparties via voice and electronic platforms during the night shift coverage window.
• Deliver high-quality order watching and order management services, ensuring accurate monitoring, timely execution, and proactive communication of market developments that may affect client orders.
• Prepare daily market commentary & flow updates for management and the day-shift team to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor overnight global market movements, economic data releases, and geopolitical events that impact FX markets, and adjust pricing and position accordingly.
• Collaborate effectively with the day-shift trading team & sales to ensure continuous coverage, proper risk transfer, and consistent client service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years trading experience in banks. Candidates with stronger track records may be considered for a Senior Dealer designation.
• Preferred solid experience trading Asian currencies (especially RMB & HKD) in both onshore and offshore markets.
• Strong technical proficiency; hands-on experience with Refinitiv Workspace, Bloomberg, and major electronic trading platforms is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal teams under time-sensitive overnight conditions.
• Full fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient, with the ability to work independently during night shifts, manage stress effectively, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-moving market environment.
• Willingness and ability to work permanent or rotating night shifts as required by business coverage needs.