Cross Asset Execution Trader

Man Central Execution Trading:

The Central Trading team maximises the execution alpha within the investment process through market knowledge, trading specialisation, leveraging best in class execution technology and rigorous execution research and TCA.

The Role:

You will be part of a Global Multi Asset Trading Team with the primary responsibilities being cross-asset trading in the APAC region, a great opportunity to become an execution trader covering equity, fixed income, currency, and commodity derivative and cash trading activities for the Asia Pacific region.  We look for traders sharing our values of excellence, drive, meritocracy, and integrity.

Trading of Asia Cross Asset

• Member of Hong Kong based Trading Team responsible for handling of all Cash Equity Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity trading and derivatives trading.
• Ability to trade both liquid and illiquid assets using the most effective approaches, including electronic and high-touch trading.
• Provide oversight for broker Program trading and algorithm trades
• Determine appropriateness of execution venues for various trades
• Assist in various proprietary algorithm enhancements and broker algo experimentations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Manage Trading Implementation of both Quant and Fundamental Investment Processes:

• Liaising with Portfolio Managers to keep them informed of names impacting respective portfolios
• Work with fundamental Portfolio Managers to create best in class execution implementation
• Monitoring of execution performance and progress
• Assist with broker execution quantity tie-out and post-trade review
• Work with Operations Group on settlement / confirmation issues
• Manage relationships with numerous sell side brokers and coverage personnel

Transaction Cost Analysis

• Work with sell-side brokers and internal team members to produce value added TCA reports
• Aggregate and analyze reports and compare to reach performance conclusions
• Assist with internal report requests / RFPs

Skills and Qualifications:

• A good academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical and computing content preferred.
• 2+ years of experience trading in a financial institution.
• Medium level programming capabilities.
• Ability to think quickly & logically in very high-pressure situations.
• Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
• Strong inter-personal skills to enable communication across investment management teams and regions.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact E-Mail schreiben.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact E-Mail schreiben.