Position Overview :
We are looking for an experienced trader to join our trading desk, focusing on stock borrow / lending, margin optimizations, and trade executions across multiple asset classes. The ideal candidate will manage our securities lending relationships while executing trades across various instruments with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage and optimize the firm's securities lending book, including locating hard-to-borrow securities and negotiating favorable lending rates
- Execute trades across multiple asset classes including cash equities, swaps, FX, index futures, and single stock options
- Maintain strong relationships with sell-side execution and stock lending desks
- Develop and implement best execution practices across the trading desk
- Monitor market liquidity and provide market color to portfolio managers
- Collaborate with risk and operations teams to ensure smooth settlement and position management
- Support portfolio managers with trading strategies that minimize market impact
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of trading experience with proven expertise in securities lending and multi-asset execution. Prior experience at hedge funds is a must.Demonstrated track record of establishing and maintaining productive relationships with sell-side execution and stock lending desksExtensive experience trading cash equities, FX, index futures, and single stock options in APAC markets. Experience with US markets is a plus.Strong understanding of market microstructure and execution algorithmsExperience with best execution practices and transaction cost analysisExcellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related fieldFluency in English and Mandarin is required