Execution Trader
On-site · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Director, Hong Kong Execution Lead oversees the Hong Kong trading desk within the EQS function, leading a team of three traders and taking ownership of day-to-day execution across Asian markets. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality execution (electronic and voice) across single stocks and portfolios, advising clients on strategy, maintaining market intelligence, collaborating with RM, customers, and platform providers, and producing TCA reports. Requires deep expertise in Asian equity markets, algorithmic trading, and high-touch execution, plus leadership experience and a SFC Type 1 license. Role emphasizes client engagement, platform optimisation, and cross-region collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in execution trading or program trading across Pan-Asia markets
- Proven ability to build and leverage client relationships to drive new business and increase workflow
- Experience in sales trading to institutional equity clients
- Strong experience with algorithmic strategies and trading analytics (pre- and post-trade)
- Excellent communication skills; highly self-motivated and accountable
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Strong understanding of TCA and its practical application
- Deep knowledge of market structure and regulation across Asia
- Strong understanding of algorithmic execution strategies
- SFC Type 1 license
- Ability to trade Asian equities from day one (Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, ASEAN, Singapore, etc.)
- Fluent English
- Proven team leadership or desk management experience, or readiness to step into a leadership role
- Experience engaging with global clients across regions (APAC, US, Europe)
- Strong understanding of dark pools, conditional liquidity, and alternative trading venues
- Familiarity with EMS / OMS platforms (e.g., InfoReach, FlexTrade, Charles River, etc.)
- Ability to influence product development through structured client feedback
- Experience positioning and differentiating execution offerings versus competitors
- Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to convert advisory into measurable flow growth
- Programming: Python, R, or SQL
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