Trading Strategy & Risk Optimization Lead

Hytech; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hytech in Hong Kong is seeking a Trading Strategy & Risk Optimization Lead to strengthen trading performance and risk management through deeper understanding of client behaviour, trading patterns and market dynamics.

This role sits at the intersection of Trading, Dealing, Quant, Risk and Data, using trading data and commercial judgement to identify emerging risks and opportunities, optimize trading and client strategies, and improve the overall quality and resilience of our trading business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS, Engineering.
• Experience in Trading, Dealing, Trading Risk, Market Risk, Brokerage or Trading Operations.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and risk management; FX/derivatives preferred.
• Strong knowledge of client trading behaviour and risk exposure.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage stakeholders in English and Chinese.

Responsabilités

• Analyze client trading behaviour, patterns, costs, risk exposure and metrics to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on high-value clients and complex trading cases, translating findings into strategies.
• Partner with Dealing and Quant teams to evaluate trading performance and evolving risks.
• Collaborate with Risk and Anti-Fraud teams to balance risk with business opportunities.
• Build data-driven monitoring frameworks to improve identification and management of trading risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives addressing trading, risk and client management challenges.
• Partner with Product, Data and Engineering to enhance infrastructure and system capabilities.

Connaissances

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Data-driven analysis

English & Chinese

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS, Engineering

Description du poste

We are looking for a Trading Strategy & Risk Optimization Lead to strengthen trading performance and risk management through deeper understanding of client behaviour, trading patterns and market dynamics.

This is not a traditional risk control role. You will work at the intersection of Trading, Dealing, Quant, Risk and Data, using trading data and commercial judgement to identify emerging risks and opportunities, optimize trading and client strategies, and improve the overall quality and resilience of our trading business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client trading behaviour, trading patterns, trading costs, risk exposure and other key metrics to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on high-value clients, unusual trading activities and complex trading cases, translating findings into actionable strategies.
• Partner with Dealing and Quant teams to evaluate trading performance, execution quality and evolving market or client risks.
• Work closely with Risk and Anti-Fraud teams to enhance risk strategies while maintaining a balanced approach between risk management and business opportunities.
• Build data-driven monitoring and decision frameworks to improve the identification and management of trading risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives addressing complex trading, risk and client management challenges.
• Partner with Product, Data and Engineering teams to enhance Trading, Risk and Data infrastructure and system capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Trading, Dealing, Trading Risk, Market Risk, Brokerage or Trading Operations.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading mechanics and risk management; experience in FX, derivatives or leveraged trading is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of client trading behaviour, risk exposure, trading costs and/or trading performance analysis.
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, diagnose issues and translate analysis into practical actions.
• Commercially aware and able to balance risk considerations with client experience and business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in both English and Chinese to effectively engage regional Chinese-speaking stakeholders.