Algorithmic Sales Trader (Graduate), Trading

Position Description

Be the first point of call for clients’ electronic trades and responsible for updating and advising execution and trading strategies. Work with Development and Quant teams to optimize existing models and improve trading strategies. Synergize trading flows across various equity trading desks, package and distribute to CITIC CLSA’s institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor client trades across 13 equity markets in Asia.
• Monitor and prepare reports related to changes in client flows vs. macro themes.
• Prepare updates on news and market events for clients and team members.
• Be the first point of contact for clients’ electronic trades and responsible for updating and advising execution and trading strategies.
• Take up client account management as LT key relationship manager.
• Work with the Execution Quant team to compile client Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) reports for execution consultancy.
• Handle client onboarding process and address client requests.
• Participate in system improvement and provide performance feedback to the Algo Development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Graduate or 1 year of experience in equity trading, operation, or IT-related roles preferred.
• Passion for equity trading and macroeconomics.
• Able to work with numbers and solve problems in an analytical and efficient manner; quantitative skills would be a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks under time pressure.
• Strong command of both spoken and written English and Mandarin.

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