Proprietary Bond Trader recruitment
The role:
These are proprietary trading positions (no flow trading) focusing on the US-T cash bond market with a bias towards maturities of 10yrs and below.
The role is US rates focused on cash treasuries with mandate also encompassing futures/swaps/options
The bank’s in–house money market desk will provide USD funding allowing traders to run a positive carry when holding a long cash bond portfolio
Please note that working hours will align with either the London (15.00 – 24.00 HKT) or New York (20.00 - 05.00 HKT) time zones but can be arranged in rotation with the team if desired.
Individual requirements:
Senior traders must have a minimum of 5 years experience running a profitable proprietary bond trading book.
Junior traders must have a minimum of 2 years experience either running their own book or as a ‘number 2’.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a consistent track record of positive PL.
Mandarin language ability will be favourably regarded although is not essential. Non-native Mandarin speakers will be expected to have fluent English language ability, both oral and written.
Good presentation and communications skills are essential.
A Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.
CFA qualification will be highly regarded.