Credit Trader, Director, Global Markets

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Job Summary:**

UOB Hong Kong is seeking a highly experienced and driven Director-level Credit Trader to join our Global Markets team. This role involves managing a credit trading book, executing trades, and generating revenue through astute market analysis and risk management within the APAC region.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Manage and actively trade a portfolio of credit products, including corporate bonds and derivatives across various sectors and geographies.
* Develop and execute trading strategies to optimize P&L, managing market risk and liquidity risk effectively.
* Conduct thorough credit research and analysis on corporate issuers, sectors, and market trends to identify trading opportunities and manage risk exposure.
* Provide market commentary and insights to internal stakeholders and clients, demonstrating a deep understanding of credit markets.
* Maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, counterparties, and internal sales teams to facilitate trading activities and expand market share.
* Ensure all trading activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk limits set by the bank.
* Collaborate with other Global Markets desks, research teams, and risk management functions to optimize cross-asset opportunities and manage overall risk.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of new trading tools, strategies, and market access initiatives.

Job Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or CFA designation is highly preferred.
* Minimum of 5-10 years of direct experience in credit trading, specifically within an investment bank or financial institution.
* Proven track record of consistent profitability and strong risk management in a credit trading role.
* Extensive knowledge of credit products, market structures, and trading strategies across different credit segments.
* Deep understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, and valuation techniques.
* Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
* Proficiency in financial market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon) and trading systems.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
* Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly advantageous.

Additional Requirements

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UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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