Junior Trader — Global Macro Hedge Fund (Hong Kong)

Coordinates Capital Management Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Coordinates Capital Management Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Junior Trader to join its global macro desk. You will work closely with senior traders, executing trades across equities, currencies, futures, and options while gaining exposure to macro strategy implementation from day one.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, risk awareness, and a willingness to work extended hours during volatile markets, with mentorship and opportunities to build a broad skill set in trading infrastructure,

Qualifications

• University degree in a quantitative discipline; statistics, probability theory, mathematics, or economics preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• A self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Composure and sound judgment under pressure, particularly during periods of market volatility
• A strong sense of ownership and reliability, including the flexibility to work extended hours during volatile market conditions
• Genuine interest in macroeconomics and global financial markets, with the capacity to understand complex financial products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Chinese required
• Solid working knowledge of interest rates, FX, swaps (interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, etc.), fixed income instruments (e.g., government bonds), futures, and options
• Prior experience or internship exposure to FICC markets is a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute trades and place orders across equities, currencies, futures, and options in multiple global markets
• Support portfolio managers with currency hedging strategies
• Monitor global markets and compile timely updates, trade ideas, news, and headlines for portfolio managers
• Partner with portfolio managers and senior traders to help design and improve trading infrastructure and workflows
• Liaise with the Operations team on trade settlement and funding management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative reasoning

Detail-oriented

Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Junior Trader — Global Macro Hedge Fund (Hong Kong)

We are a fast-growing global macro hedge fund based in Hong Kong, focused on generating superior risk-adjusted returns across fixed income, foreign exchange, equity, and commodity markets worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven individual to join our trading desk as a Junior Trader. This is a unique opportunity to build a broad and versatile skill set at the intersection of trading, portfolio management, and market research within a dynamic, entrepreneurial hedge fund environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior traders and portfolio managers, gaining direct exposure to global macro strategy execution from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Execute trades and place orders across equities, currencies, futures, and options in multiple global markets

Support portfolio managers with currency hedging strategies

Monitor global markets and compile timely updates, trade ideas, news, and headlines for portfolio managers

Partner with portfolio managers and senior traders to help design and improve trading infrastructure and workflows

Liaise with the Operations team on trade settlement and funding management

Qualifications

University degree in a quantitative discipline; statistics, probability theory, mathematics, or economics preferred

Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills, with meticulous attention to detail

A self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Composure and sound judgment under pressure, particularly during periods of market volatility

A strong sense of ownership and reliability, including the flexibility to work extended hours during volatile market conditions

Genuine interest in macroeconomics and global financial markets, with the capacity to understand complex financial products

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Chinese required

Solid working knowledge of interest rates, FX, swaps (interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, etc.), fixed income instruments (e.g., government bonds), futures, and options

Prior experience or internship exposure to FICC markets is a plus

Why Join Us

This role offers an exceptional platform for a talented, ambitious professional to launch a career in the hedge fund industry, with hands-on exposure to global macro trading and direct mentorship from experienced investment professionals.

Verifiable GPA (applications without verifiable GPA will not be considered; if your academic record does not reflect your full potential, please include a brief explanation)

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Trader?
• What is your highest level of education?