Equity Trader (AIA Investment Management)

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• To provide equity execution advice and quality execution services to portfolio managers
• To test and provide input into enhancement of AIAIM’s equity and derivatives trading systems, including the inclusion of electronic trading platforms.
• Monitor news flows and market activities and provide feedback to portfolio managers.
• Keep abreast on latest trading practices and tools in the market and promote internally as appropriate.
• Handle administrative tasks in relation to trading such as regular trade performance review meetings with internal stakeholders
• To produce and keep regular trading records in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Help maintain a good relationship with counterparties and conduct broker evaluation.
• Work on ad hoc projects relating to market structure and transition management.

Requirements

• University graduate in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related fields. Postgraduate degree holder preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a trading and dealing operational environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience dealing with solid working knowledge of Asia ex-Japan equities markets, stock exchanges
• Data analytics and Python programming skills would be an advantage, advanced spreadsheet capabilities a requirement.
• Solid technical background and ability to use front office dealing systems.
• Keen interest in technology adoption in the trading arena.
• Astutely compliance and regulatory aware.
• Strong understanding of front office controls and what is required in a large institutional set-up.
• Outcome orientated and performance focused. 
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to establish constructive working relationships with investment team across AIA platforms.
• Strong team player and enthusiasm to learn
• Good capabilities in multitasking, problem solving, and maintaining close attention to details under pressure

Believe in better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way!

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Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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