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Our Markets business is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It combines sophisticated 24- hour global coverage with a detailed knowledge of local markets. Our services are offered both online and offline in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide. We specialise in foreign exchange, credits and rates, structured derivatives, equities and debt, equity and equity-linked capital markets.
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Associate Director, Credit Trading.
Principal Responsibilities
- Making markets in APAC Credit to the firm's clients
- Management of trading book risk within defined limits
- Generate appropriate return on risk in context of market opportunity
- Maintain high level of client engagement, providing market colour, views and trade recommendations
- Maintain appropriate market share for a top tier franchise (7%)
- Provide appropriate support and colour to DCM
- Assist in the delivery of technical enhancements around pricing and data capture of the business
- Provides timely and accurate execution of trades for the Bank’s targeted clients
- Effectively maintain risk positions whilst adhering to pre-set risk parameters and help the trading team achieve revenue targets
- Ensure timely execution and reporting of trading tickets, maintain communication with sales desk and assist in resolving settlement problems, ensure ticket entry completion and provide general trade support as necessary
- Provide pricing to sales teams and clients that is in line with Bank’s policies
- Ensure all trades are booked into front office primary trading systems in accordance with internal policy and regulatory requirements
- Ensure all transactions deliver fair outcome for our clients and do not cause disruption to market transparency and/or order, and are in line with HSBC Code of Conduct
Qualifications
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of financial markets and knowledge of derivative products
- Focus on transparent and comprehensive communication with various stakeholders including team members, sales teams and support functions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical skills
- Familiar with pricing and valuation methodologies in rates products
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and strong decision making skills
To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.
The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regards to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.
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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
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