Equity Derivatives - Electronic Sales Trading

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).

Job Description:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to maximize revenue
• Collaborate closely with IT and quant teams on electronic trading system upgrades and algo strategy development
• Prepare pre and post trade Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA). Partner with clients to optimize their trading strategy and execution performance
• Ensure best execution in strict accordance with client instructions, delivering timely and accurate order reporting
• Manage client and system setups, including EMS connectivity, Fidessa, and other internal trading platforms
• Provide timely research, market news, flow updates, and actionable market color to clients
• Monitor real-time trading activities to ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk and Operations teams on strategic projects and operational process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and nurture junior and mid-level team members to support their professional growth

Qualification:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in electronic sales trading, with proven experience managing a sales trading team
• Holder of a bachelor's degree or higher
• HK SFC licensed for Type 1 and Type 4 (Type 2 license is highly preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of trading APAC equity markets (including Stock Connect), including local exchange rules and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading trading system implementations and algorithmic development projects
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Cantonese is preferred but not essential
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with sophisticated institutional clients and internal stakeholders