Global Equity Execution Trader | Tech-Focused Hedge Fund

Executive Access; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Access is seeking an Execution Trader for a Hong Kong‑based hedge fund client. The role involves hands-on multi‑asset execution across US, HK and China markets, collaborating with portfolio managers to implement long-short equity strategies and manage risk and liquidity in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with brokers and algo providers, monitor market conditions, and ensure compliance while leveraging VBA, Python or SQL for automation and analysis.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Min. 3–6 years of equity execution trading experience at a buyside investment management firm or hedge fund
• Strong understanding of global equity microstructure across APAC and US markets
• Experience supporting long-short or long-biased investment strategies
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined, and able to multitask under pressure
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work closely with Portfolio Managers and analysts
• Fluent in English; Mandarin strongly preferred
• Knowledge of VBA, Python, or SQL for automation and analysis is a plus
• Experience covering night shifts / US market hours is a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute orders across US, Hong Kong and China markets using Bloomberg EMSX and other execution platforms, across equities, options, futures, and commodities
• Monitor intraday liquidity, volatility, and market microstructure to achieve best execution with minimal market impact
• Work directly with Portfolio Managers to understand trade urgency, exposure adjustments, hedging needs, and risk considerations
• Provide real-time market colour, flow insights, and identify potential execution risks; alert PMs to significant moves and news
• Maintain awareness of global trading conditions, sector movements, and macro events; generate trading ideas from news and research
• Manage relationships with brokers, algo providers, and execution platforms; conduct broker reviews for cost efficiency
• Manage stock borrow program across all markets; negotiate rates and optimise inventory
• Maintain OMS position holdings, P&L, and reports; perform daily reconciliation
• Ensure all trades adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance guidelines

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin preferred

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline

Tools

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

Executive Access is seeking an Execution Trader for a Hong Kong‑based hedge fund client. The role involves hands-on multi‑asset execution across US, HK and China markets, collaborating with portfolio managers to implement long-short equity strategies and manage risk and liquidity in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with brokers and algo providers, monitor market conditions, and ensure compliance while leveraging VBA, Python or SQL for automation and analysis.