Proprietary Trader (Credits / Rates / Macro) – VP

Green Lake Executive Search; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Executive Search is seeking a VP-level Proprietary Trader to join a leading Chinese securities firm's Proprietary Trading team. The role covers Credits, Rates and Macro, taking ownership of trading ideas and positions to generate risk-adjusted returns within established risk limits and compliance standards.

You will manage positions and P&L, refine strategies, and respond to evolving market conditions.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or above from a reputable university.
• Proprietary trading experience in Credits, Rates or Macro.
• Strong understanding of markets, instruments, market drivers and trading strategies.
• Excellent English and Chinese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary trading across Credits, Rates and Macro-related products with various strategies.
• Manage positions, risk exposures and P&L within approved limits with disciplined sizing and risk controls.
• Continuously review and refine trading strategies, execution approaches and risk allocation.

Skills

Proprietary trading

Risk management

Position sizing

P&L management

Market analysis

English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Position: Proprietary Trader (Credits / Rates / Macro) – VP

Location: Hong Kong

Proprietary Trading team of a leading Chinese securities firm

Role Overview

Our client's Proprietary Trading team is seeking a Proprietary Trader to cover Credits, Rates and Macro-related trading. The successful candidate will take ownership of trading ideas and positions, with a focus on generating risk-adjusted returns while operating within established risk limits and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary trading across Credits, Rates and Macro-related products, expressing views through appropriate directional, relative value, curve, basis or spread strategies as permitted by the mandate.
• Manage positions, risk exposures and P&L within approved limits, with disciplined position sizing, scenario analysis and adherence to the firm’s risk control and compliance requirements.
• Continuously review and refine trading strategies, execution approaches and risk allocation in response to changing market conditions.

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or above from a reputable university.
• Proven proprietary trading experience in Credits, Rates or Macro, with a level of experience commensurate with Associate to VP.
• Solid understanding of the relevant markets, instruments, market drivers and trading strategies, together with strong market judgment and risk-reward assessment capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage positions and risk exposures effectively, with rigorous risk discipline and sound decision-making under fast-moving market conditions.
• Good command of both English and Chinese.