Securities Lending & Repo Trader

Talentquest HR Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentquest HR Limited seeks an experienced SBL/Repo trader to manage borrow availability, financing costs and trading P&L in a fast-paced Hong Kong environment. You will monitor rates, liquidity and market dynamics while maintaining strong counterparty relationships.

You will handle recalls, buy-ins, settlements and post-trade processes, ensuring adherence to internal risk controls and regulatory requirements. Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese is valued.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in SBL, Repo, Securities Lending or related trading role
• Direct SBL / Repo / securities financing experience is essential
• Strong understanding of securities lending and financing markets
• Experience with broker-dealers, prime brokers or institutional clients is preferred
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage SBL / Repo transactions with focus on borrow availability, utilization and P&L
• Monitor stock borrow availability, lending rates, liquidity and market supply/demand
• Manage daily SBL / financing positions and monitor HTB stocks, recalls, buy-ins and rate movements
• Assess market, counterparty and liquidity risks within risk/compliance limits
• Maintain and develop relationships with lenders, borrowers, brokers and counterparties
• Negotiate borrowing/lending rates, terms and inventory availability
• Collaborate with Operations and Technology to ensure settlement, reconciliation and reporting
• Support trading strategies and provide market feedback and UAT input
• Follow up on recalls, corporate actions and post-trade matters
• Work with Tech/Product teams to enhance trading tools and workflows

Skills

SBL trading

Securities lending

Trading

Analytical thinking

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Talentquest HR Limited seeks an experienced SBL/Repo trader to manage borrow availability, financing costs and trading P&L in a fast-paced Hong Kong environment. You will monitor rates, liquidity and market dynamics while maintaining strong counterparty relationships.

You will handle recalls, buy-ins, settlements and post-trade processes, ensuring adherence to internal risk controls and regulatory requirements. Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese is valued.