WealthTech Innovation - Trade Support Specialist

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Trade Operations professional to support pre-trade checks, order validation and real-time execution guidance. The role requires 5+ years in trade operations, familiarity with equities, fixed income, funds and derivatives, and hands-on experience with OMS and custodial platforms.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, and capable of independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in trade operations, middle-office, or brokerage support.
• Familiarity with equities, fixed income, funds, ETFs, FX and derivatives.
• Experience with order-management/trade-booking systems and custodial platforms.
• Knowledge of custody/settlement cycles and corporate action conventions.
• Understanding of KYC/AML, client onboarding limits, and trade reporting obligations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trade checks and validations for client orders against mandates and limits.
• Provide real-time operational support to traders during order execution and routing.
• Accurately book executed trades into internal systems and reconcile blotters.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound asset transfers with custodians, brokers, and counterparties.
• Communicate material corporate action events and deadlines to client teams.
• Serve as operational point-of-contact for B2B client teams on trade inquiries.
• Participate in change control, UAT, and platform rollouts impacting trade operations.

Skills

KYC/AML

Trade operations

Analytical thinking

Independent learning

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Order management systems

Trade booking systems

Custodial platforms

Market data interfaces

Broker interfaces

Job description

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited ("Huatai International" or "the Company") is the only overseas wholly‑owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm, which plays a crucial role in the group’s internationalization strategy by:

• providing offshore capital market services and a global business platform while also offering onshore clients valuable cross‑border capital market services aligned with mainland China government policies and commercial intentions;
• making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
• integrating across multiple jurisdictions and regions to create a fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross‑border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a "BBB+" rating (for long term) and "A‑2" (for short‑term).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑trade checks and validations for client orders against mandate, KYC/AML limits, client‑specific restrictions, and market rules. Validate order parameters (client account, counterparty, product eligibility, limits, available cash/securities) before execution.
• Provide real‑time operational support to traders during order execution and routing. Liaise with the trading desk, execution venues, and brokers to ensure execution clarity and confirm fills.
• Accurately book executed trades into internal systems and downstream platforms. Reconcile trade blotters with broker confirmations and trade feeds; investigate and resolve breaks.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound asset transfers (custody changes, account transfers), interacting with custodians, brokers, and counterparties.
• Communicate material corporate action events and deadlines to client teams when required.
• Serve as operational point‑of‑contact for B2B client teams on trade‑related inquiries and ad‑hoc requests.
• Participate in change control, UAT, and platform rollouts impacting trade operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or relevant disciplines.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in trade operations, middle‑office, or brokerage support.
• Familiarity with equities, fixed‑income, funds, ETFs, FX and derivatives. Knowledge of custody/settlement cycles and corporate action conventions.
• Hands‑on experience with order‑management/trade‑booking systems, custodial platforms, and market‑data/broker interfaces.
• Solid knowledge of structured note lifecycle handling, e.g., Term Sheet validations, ISIN application, KI/KO event handling.
• Understanding of KYC/AML, client onboarding limits, market‑conduct rules, and trade‑reporting obligations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and capable of independent learning in a rapidly evolving landscape.