Trading Associate (Trader)

HSBC Global Markets is looking for a Trading Associate / Vice President to join our Global Markets team. This is a front-office role focused on timely, accurate trade execution, consistent pricing and market making, and active risk management within agreed limits.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide timely and accurate execution of trades for the Bank’s targeted clients in assigned area.
• Provide pricing to sales force and clients in line with the Bank’s policies.
• Effectively maintain various risk positions whilst adhering to the Bank’s risk appetite.
• Achieve revenue, hit ratio and return targets set by management.
• Manage the firm's cash position, fixed income, and trading risks under supervision and as assigned in compliance with all applicable regulations within a given business area.
• Review daily and/or monthly reports, as assigned.
• Cover other desks as required.
• Ensure that all transactions deliver fair outcomes for our customers and do not disrupt the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets; and are in line with the HSBC Code of Conduct.
• Successfully complete Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training and post-course assessment, as required.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics/finance/finance related Field.
• ACI dealing certificate will be an advantage.
• Solid understanding of underlying products and market mechanisms.
• Sound understanding of mathematics.
• Maturity in handling pressured and adverse situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with multiple parties (team, other trading desks, Sales, middle office, back office).
• Strong teamwork abilities and effective cross-function collaboration.