Systematic Trader

Principle Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled professional to oversee daily operations of their systematic trading platform. The role involves understanding market microstructure, contributing to platform design, and navigating macroeconomic risks. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have experience in electronic trading. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive self-starter in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a leading institution.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
• Previous experience in electronic trading.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a strong drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the systematic trading platform.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of market microstructure and financial products.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of the trading platform.
• Monitor market trends and strategy performance metrics.
• Navigate macroeconomic event risks with trading playbooks.
• Take ownership of risk management protocols.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic decision-making

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

Linux

Job description

Job Description

• Previous experience in electronic trading
• Oversee the daily operations
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the systematic trading platform, working in partnership with developers, researchers, and technology teams.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of market microstructure, financial products, regulations, and the trading platform to support business expansion (e.g., entering new regions, venues, or products, defining technology requirements, and deploying new strategies).
• Contribute to the design and ongoing enhancement of a world-class trading platform.
• Monitor market trends and strategy performance metrics to identify actionable insights.
• Navigate macroeconomic event risks by developing and implementing trading playbooks.
• Take ownership of risk management protocols and maintain authority over trading activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a leading institution.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills, with the ability to maintain a broad perspective and make informed, defensible decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Previous experience in electronic trading.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a strong drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results through change.
• Desirable skills: familiarity with Linux and proficiency in Python.