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Urgent! Proprietary Trader - Snaphunt Career in Hong Kong

Proprietary Trader



Job description

The Offer

  • Great work environment
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Attractive salary & benefits

The Job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies across JPY-denominated products, including JGBs, Yen interest rate swaps, futures, and options.
  • Conduct in-depth macroeconomic analysis to identify trading opportunities, particularly within the Japan rates and FX landscape.
  • Execute trades with precision and manage a trading book in compliance with risk and regulatory guidelines, ensuring a strong and consistent P&L performance.
  • Monitor and manage portfolio risk, adjusting positions and strategies in response to market movements and risk protocols.
  • Collaborate with internal teams—research, risk, and other traders to share insights and continuously refine trading approaches.
  • Stay abreast of BOJ policy, global macro trends, and regulatory changes impacting the Japanese rates and FX markets.

The Profile

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of direct active trading experience in JPY rates markets.

    Demonstrated success as a proprietary trader with a focus on Japanese government bonds, interest rate swaps, and cross-currency swaps with proven track record.
  • Strong quantitative background; Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

    Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.
  • Excellent risk management skills with a consistent record of generating positive risk-adjusted returns.
  • Proficient in trading platforms and financial software.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex macro and market data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English are required. 

The Employer

Our client is a diversified global investment firm trading across equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income (bonds, credit & rates).

Our client employ market-neutral strategies to reduce market volatility exposure and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.


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