Global Equity Trader — Execution & Strategy for PMs

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 626,468 - 939,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with performance upside

Meritocratic culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A top-tier hedge fund in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Equity Trader to handle global equity orders. You will work closely with portfolio managers, ensuring best execution based on disciplined strategies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of trading experience, strong knowledge of equity microstructure, and proficiency in trading systems. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on research-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of equity execution trading experience at a top tier Buyside Investment Management company.
• Strong understanding of global equity microstructure across APAC, US, and European markets.
• Fluency in Mandarin strongly preferred for coordination with mainland investment teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders across major global markets minimizing slippage and market impact.
• Work directly with PMs to understand trade urgency and risk considerations.
• Maintain awareness of global trading conditions and catalyze insights.

Skills

Equity execution trading experience

Understanding of global equity microstructure

Fluency in English

Proficiency with trading systems

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Bloomberg EMSX

FlexTrade

Triton

Portware

Job description

A top-tier hedge fund in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Equity Trader to handle global equity orders. You will work closely with portfolio managers, ensuring best execution based on disciplined strategies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of trading experience, strong knowledge of equity microstructure, and proficiency in trading systems. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on research-driven strategies.