Senior Interest Rate Trader, Global Markets

Cathay United Bank Company, Limited; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive remuneration package

Comprehensive fringe benefits

Résumé du poste

Cathay United Bank Company, Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Interest Rate Trader to oversee a trading book and deliver budget revenues through active market analysis and disciplined risk management.

The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Finance or related fields and at least 10 years of relevant trading experience, especially with HKD and CNH interest rate products. Strong market instincts and quantitative skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of trading or relevant market experience.
• Proven track record in managing risk across interest rate instruments.
• Pass in the HKSI Licensing Examination.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the trading book and deliver budget revenues.
• Conduct proprietary trading across interest rate products.
• Provide competitive pricing quotations to support sales team.

Connaissances

Strong market instincts

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Team player

Formation

Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related disciplines

Outils

Booking systems knowledge

Description du poste

Senior Interest Rate Trader, Global Markets

Oversee a trading book, delivering the budget revenues through active positioning, market analysis, and disciplined risk management.

• Conduct proprietary trading across interest rate products, with a primary focus on HKD and CNH markets.
• Exercise strong judgment in assessing risk-reward profiles of transactions, ensuring alignment with internal risk limits and governance frameworks.
• Provide competitive and timely pricing quotations to support sales team.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates should possess

• Degree holder in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years of trading or relevant market experience, with hands-on exposure to HKD and CNH interest rate products
• Pass in the HKSI Licensing Examination and qualified under SFO for handling Regulated Activities Type 1 (dealing in securities) & Type 4 (advising on securities)
• Proven track record in taking and managing risk across interest rate instruments
• Strong market instincts, quantitative skills, and the ability to make fast and accurate trading decisions in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with adaptability
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese)
• Knowledge of booking systems, trading protocol, and closing technicalities

We offer attractive remuneration package and comprehensive fringe benefits. Interested parties please e-mail your full resume with current and expected salary by clicking Quick apply.

If applicable, the successful applicant’s offer confirmation is subject to the result of Mandatory Reference Check (MRC) under HKMA’s mandatory requirement. For details, please visit the corresponding website: https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2

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