Junior Execution Trader - Single CIO Hedge Fund

Selby Jennings; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings has partnered with a Hong Kong-based single CIO Asia-focused long/short equity hedge fund to seek a Junior Execution Trader. This role offers broad exposure to equity execution, market micro-structure, broker interaction, risk controls, and trading operations within a fast-paced hedge fund setting. You will work closely with senior investment professionals, gaining experience across major markets.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of trading or execution experience.
• Exposure to cash equities, futures, or equity derivatives/swaps.
• Strong understanding of market structure and trade life-cycle processes.
• SFC licence holder or eligible to obtain one.
• Fluency in English and Chinese preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong interest in public markets and investing.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of equity trades across Asian and US markets.
• Monitor liquidity, market developments, and execution quality.
• Partner with portfolio managers, senior traders, brokers, operations and compliance teams.
• Assist with order management, trade controls, and post-trade analysis.
• Contribute to broker management and execution best practices.

Skills

Equities trading

Market micro-structure

English & Chinese

Job description

Selby Jennings has partnered with a Hong Kong-based single CIO Asia-focused long/short equity hedge fund in seeking a Junior Execution Trader to join their team. The position offers broad exposure to equity execution, market micro-structure, broker interaction, risk controls, and trading operations within a fast-paced hedge fund environment. You will gain hands-on experience across Hong Kong, China, North Asia, and US-listed ADR markets while working closely with senior investment professionals.

Selby Jennings has partnered with a Hong Kong-based single CIO Asia-focused long/short equity hedge fund in seeking a Junior Execution Trader to join their team. The position offers broad exposure to equity execution, market micro-structure, broker interaction, risk controls, and trading operations within a fast-paced hedge fund environment. You will gain hands-on experience across Hong Kong, China, North Asia, and US-listed ADR markets while working closely with senior investment professionals.

This opportunity would suit candidates looking to transition from a sell-side trading desk or junior buy-side trading role into an established hedge fund environment with direct exposure to investment decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of equity trades across Asian and US markets
• Monitor liquidity, market developments, and execution quality
• Partner with portfolio managers, senior traders, brokers, operations and compliance teams
• Assist with order management, trade controls, and post-trade analysis
• Contribute to broker management and execution best practices

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant trading or execution experience
• Exposure to cash equities, futures, or equity derivatives / swaps
• Strong understanding of market structure and trade life-cycle processes
• SFC licence holder or eligible to obtain one
• Fluency in English and Chinese preferred
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong interest in public markets and investing