Hedge fund- Equity Trader (Night Shift)

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

Our client, a Hong Kong-based tech-focused hedge fund with a strong track record in long-short equity, is seeking an Execution Trader to join its team. The firm has consistently outperformed the broader Asian equity long-short fund average. The fund focuses on technology sectors including US and Taiwan semiconductor stocks, AI supply chain, and US data centre infrastructure, with a nimble and conviction-driven investment approach.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing multi-asset trades across US, Hong Kong and China markets, working closely with Portfolio Managers to implement the firm's long-short equity strategy. You will gain hands-on exposure to a high-performing hedge fund environment, collaborating with a lean team of investment professionals and building relationships with brokers and counterparties globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute orders across US, Hong Kong and China markets using Bloomberg EMSX and other execution platforms, utilising algorithmic and discretionary strategies 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 Portfolio Managers to significant price moves, unusual flows, and breaking news
• Maintain high awareness of global trading conditions, news catalysts, sector movements, and macro events; generate trading ideas by sourcing relevant news and research reports
• Manage relationships with brokers, algo providers, and execution platforms; conduct periodic broker reviews to analyse execution quality and cost efficiency
• Manage stock borrow program across all markets; negotiate rates and optimise inventory to minimise stock borrow costs
• Maintain trading system position holdings, P&L, and reports within the OMS; perform daily reconciliation
• Ensure all trades adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance guidelines

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from a reputable university
• 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