FICC - Offshore RMB Market-Making Trader - Vice President

About Us:
Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

As part of the continued expansion of Huatai's offshore RMB market-making platform, we are seeking an experienced trader to support offshore RMB bond market-making activities, develop trading strategies and contribute to the growth of the firm's offshore fixed income franchise.

Job Description:

• Conduct offshore RMB bond market-making activities and manage trading positions.
• Monitor market developments and identify trading opportunities across RMB fixed income markets.
• Support the development and enhancement of pricing and market-making strategies.
• Manage trading risks and account exposures within approved limits.
• Participate in system enhancement projects and assist with trading platform optimization.
• Work closely with sales, research and risk teams to support client franchise growth.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, regulators and market participants.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or above in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of relevant fixed income trading or market-making experience.
• Familiarity with China's bond market and offshore/onshore RMB fixed income products.
• Strong understanding of fixed income valuation, risk management and trading mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities and manage trading portfolios.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.