Execution Trader

About the Job

Our client, a Hong Kong-based tech-focused hedge fund with a strong track record in long-short equity, is seeking an Execution Trader to join its team. The firm has consistently outperformed the broader Asian equity long-short fund average. The fund focuses on technology sectors including US and Taiwan semiconductor stocks, AI supply chain, and US data centre infrastructure, with a nimble and conviction-driven investment approach.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing multi-asset trades across US, Hong Kong and China markets, working closely with Portfolio Managers to implement the firm's long-short equity strategy. You will gain hands-on exposure to a high-performing hedge fund environment, collaborating with a lean team of investment professionals and building relationships with brokers and counterparties globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute orders across US, Hong Kong and China markets using Bloomberg EMSX and other execution platforms, utilising algorithmic and discretionary strategies across equities, options, futures, and commodities
2. Monitor intraday liquidity, volatility, and market microstructure to achieve best execution with minimal market impact
3. Work directly with Portfolio Managers to understand trade urgency, exposure adjustments, hedging needs, and risk considerations
4. Provide real-time market colour, flow insights, and identify potential execution risks; alert Portfolio Managers to significant price moves, unusual flows, and breaking news
5. Maintain high awareness of global trading conditions, news catalysts, sector movements, and macro events; generate trading ideas by sourcing relevant news and research reports
6. Manage relationships with brokers, algo providers, and execution platforms; conduct periodic broker reviews to analyse execution quality and cost efficiency
7. Manage stock borrow program across all markets; negotiate rates and optimise inventory to minimise stock borrow costs
8. Maintain trading system position holdings, P&L, and reports within the OMS; perform daily reconciliation
9. Ensure all trades adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance guidelines

Qualifications

1. University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from a reputable university
2. Min. 2–5 years of equity execution trading experience at a buyside investment management firm or hedge fund
3. Strong understanding of global equity microstructure across APAC and US markets
4. Experience supporting long-short or long-biased investment strategies
5. Proficiency with Bloomberg EMSX
6. Strong attention to detail, disciplined, and able to multitask under pressure
7. Exceptional communication skills and ability to work closely with Portfolio Managers and analysts
8. Fluent in English; Mandarin strongly preferred
9. Knowledge of VBA, Python, or SQL for automation and analysis is a plus
10. Experience covering night shifts / US market hours is a plus