SVP, Interest Rate Trader, GFM

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Trader to lead market making across a range of fixed income instruments, including bonds and rate products, with strong focus on China market exposure. You will conduct market analysis using advanced tools, grow the franchise with sales and structurers, monitor conditions, and manage risk in line with guidelines.

The role requires 10–15 years of Asia rates trading experience, fluency in English, Chinese and Putonghua, and a track

Qualifications

• Degree holder in finance, economics, or a related business discipline.

Responsibilities

• Market make across bonds, IR products, NDIRS, CCS.
• Conduct market analysis using digital tools and data.
• Grow the bank’s franchise with sales and structurers.
• Monitor market conditions and indicators to inform trading.
• Manage risk exposures per guidelines and risk tools.
• Report timely updates on market trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Market analysis

Trading platforms

Data analytics

Risk management

English-Chinese-Putonghua

Education

Finance/Economics-related degree

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

As a leader in treasury operations, DBS extends a broad range of capabilities in foreign exchange and derivatives, money market and securities trading, to corporations and financial institutions. DBS trades in a comprehensive product range, including foreign exchange, as well as interest rates and derivatives. Global Financial Markets (GFM) provides total solutions to serve DBS clients' hedging and investment needs with a regional emphasis. We have a strong record in providing innovative wealth management solutions to our individual investors. We are a leader in SGD and regional products with an excellent, customer-driven research capability and with cutting-edge risk management technology and systems.

Responsibilities

• Market making across a range of financial instruments including bonds, interest rate products, NDIRS, and CCS
• Conduct market analysis, leveraging digital tools and data to identify lucrative trading opportunities
• Grow the bank’s franchise business by close collaboration with sales and structurers
• Monitor market conditions and economic indicators to make informed trading decisions
• Manage risk exposures by employing rigorous risk management strategies and tools, ensuring trading activities adhere to established guidelines
• Stay ahead of market trends, developments, and regulatory changes, providing timely updates to stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree holder in finance, economics, or a related business discipline
• Minimum 10-15 years’ relevant experience in Asia interest rates trading, preferably with exposure in the China market
• Extensive knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent decision-making abilities, coupled with the capacity to thrive under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions
• Solid experience in utilizing advanced trading platforms, data, and analytics tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key trends
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, Chinese, and Putonghua

The hiring process for this role is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme. Please see further detailshere.

Location:

The Center

Job:

Trader

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named "World’s Best Digital Bank" by Euromoney and the world’s "Most Innovative in Digital Banking" by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the "Safest Bank in Asia" award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.