Head of Dealing/Dealing Manager

HGNH International Financial Corporation Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HGNH International Financial Corporation Limited seeks a Dealing Manager to deliver professional execution services across futures, FX, and OTC derivatives in Malaysia. You will monitor risk, ensure CMSA and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives compliance, and work with KYC/AML protocols.

The role requires 3–5 years in regulated trading, a quantitative degree, and fluency in English and Mandarin to communicate with clients and headquarters in China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on derivatives, FX, or commodities trading/dealing in a regulated market.
• Strong knowledge of the Malaysian regulatory landscape (SC/BNM) and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD).
• Note: local licenses or SC-regulated experience are preferred.
• Technical proficiency in market microstructure, margin mechanics, and trading platforms (QST, CQG, TT).
• Exceptional English communication and Mandarin skills for regulatory reporting and client interaction.
• High integrity, ability to perform under market pressure, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional execution services for clients across futures, FX, and OTC derivatives.
• Provide market commentary and execution-related market information.
• Ensure all client instructions are executed with precision, minimizing slippage and maximizing execution efficiency.
• Actively monitor and manage Market Risk by adhering to pre-set trading limits, stop-loss protocols, and position sizing guidelines.
• Proactively manage Counterparty and Credit Risk, overseeing Margin Levels and Margin Calls.
• Collaborate with Compliance to ensure KYC/AML protocols are integrated into the dealing workflow.
• Monitor trading platform stability and connectivity to ensure seamless execution during peak market hours.
• Identify and report operational discrepancies or system latencies that could impact trading performance.

Skills

Market microstructure

Trading platforms

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related quantitative discipline

Tools

QST

CQG

TT

Job description

1. Execution Excellence & Client Advisory

Deliver professional execution services for clients across various asset classes, including Futures, FX, and OTC derivatives.

Provide market commentary and executed-related market information

Ensure all client instructions are executed with precision, minimizing slippage and maximizing execution efficiency.

Actively monitor and manage Market Risk by adhering to pre-set trading limits, stop-loss protocols, and position sizing guidelines.

Proactively manage Counterparty and Credit Risk, specifically overseeing Margin Levels and executing timely Margin Calls to prevent potential defaults.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Market Integrity

Ensure all trading activities strictly comply with the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA) and the rules of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD).

Maintain rigorous oversight of trading records to prevent market misconduct, including wash trades, spoofing, or any form of market manipulation.

Collaborate with the Compliance Department to ensure all "Know Your Customer" (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols are integrated into the dealing workflow.

4. Operational Continuity

Monitor trading platform stability and connectivity to ensure seamless execution during peak market hours.

Identify and report any operational discrepancies or system latencies that could impact trading performance.

Requirements

1.Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.

2.Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in Derivatives, FX, or Commodities trading/dealing. Proven experience in a regulated capital market environment is highly preferred.

3.Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Malaysian regulatory landscape (SC/BNM) and the operational mechanics of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD).

Note: Candidates possessing relevant local licenses or prior experience dealing with SC-regulated activities are strongly preferred.

4.Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of market microstructure, margin mechanics, and the use of professional trading platforms, e.g. QST, CQG, TT, etc.

5.Language Skills:

Exceptional command of English (written and spoken) for regulatory reporting and professional correspondence.

Chinese proficiency is required as the role regularly communicates with Mandarin-speaking clients and the Group headquarters in China.

6.Competencies: High degree of integrity, ability to perform under extreme market pressure, and sharp analytical skills.

This position belongs to the subsidiary of HGNH.

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