Trader

Key Responsibilities • Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and senior investment professionals to provide high-quality, timely, and efficient execution across multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX, and fixed income. • Take ownership of trade execution and execution strategy, applying strong market knowledge, liquidity awareness, and sound judgment to achieve optimal execution outcomes. • Provide market intelligence and trading insights to Portfolio Managers and Investment teams, including analysis of price movements, liquidity, market flows, positioning, volatility, and relevant news flow. • Monitor global markets and proactively identify developments, opportunities, and risks that may impact portfolios and trading activities. • Manage and execute trades across multiple accounts and strategies, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with investment mandates and internal trading controls. • Work closely with Operations, Compliance, Risk, and other internal functions to ensure seamless trade processing, accurate booking and allocation, and effective resolution of trade-related matters. • Analyse market, portfolio, and fund data to support investment decision-making and enhance execution and trading strategies. • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of trading processes, execution practices, market access, and risk controls. • Serve as a trusted trading partner to Portfolio Managers and Investment teams, providing independent views on market conditions, liquidity, execution considerations, and trading risks. • Maintain a strong understanding of global market structure, trading practices, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments across relevant asset classes. Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A strong quantitative and analytical background is preferred. • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant trading experience within asset management, hedge funds, investment banking, proprietary trading, or other financial institutions. • Demonstrated track record as an experienced trader with substantial hands-on experience across global financial markets and multiple asset classes. • Strong expertise in one or more of equities, FX, fixed income, interest rate products, and derivatives, with a solid understanding of cross-asset market dynamics. • Deep understanding of market structure, liquidity, execution strategies, trading costs, and risk management. • Proven ability to independently manage complex and time-sensitive trading requirements, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions under pressure. • Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with the ability to interpret market and fund data and translate insights into effective execution decisions. • Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute accurately in a fast-paced investment environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with Portfolio Managers, Investment teams, and Front, Middle, and Back Office functions. • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high level of ownership, accountability, and professional judgment. • Collaborative and commercially minded, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the broader investment and trading platform. • Strong commitment to integrity, risk discipline, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. • Fluency in English required; proficiency in Mandarin or other Asian languages would be an advantage.