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Job Title:  VP/ED, HK/China High Touch Sales Trader

Job Code:  8809
Country:  HK
City:  Central
Skill Category:  Global Markets
Description: 

Job Title:              HK/China High Touch Sales Trader

Corporate Title:    VP / Executive Director

Location:              Hong Kong

SFID:                    8809

 

About Instinet                                                                                                              

As the agency-model execution services arm of the Nomura Group, Instinet Incorporated subsidiaries provide brokerage services to clients in over 65 markets around the world. Through its advanced suite of electronic trading strategies, experienced high-touch trading group, top-ranked Commission Management services, award-winning desktop trading platform, and unparalleled access to insightful analytics, content and unique liquidity, Instinet helps institutions lower overall trading costs and ultimately improve investment performance. In the US, Instinet also offers a boutique-model Equity Research offering to assist their clients in the pursuit of alpha generation in a changing landscape. Over the course of its 45+ year history, Instinet has introduced a range of now industry-standard trading technologies and has been an innovator at the forefront of the market's evolution. For more information, please visit www.instinet.com.

 

Overview

Instinet, a subsidiary of Nomura, is a leading global electronic trading platform that offers innovative solutions to institutional clients. With a team of experienced professionals, Instinet provides clients with customized trading strategies and access to liquidity across multiple asset classes. The platform's cutting-edge technology and commitment to client satisfaction have made it a valuable partner for clients looking to optimize their trading performance. Instinet's mission is to continue driving growth and success in the electronic trading space through its focus on technology, innovation, and client service.

 

Instinet is an integral part of Global Execution Services, which brings together the strengths of Instinet and Nomura to deliver a wide range of global trading and capital market solutions in one seamless client experience.

 

Role Description

The HK/China High Touch Sales Trader will be responsible for covering a portfolio of key clients, and actively engaging with cross-functional partners to drive trading activity together. You will be required to manage and execute cash equities trades across HK & Singapore for buy side institutions and identify opportunities for trades and business development opportunities.

 

This position requires a deep understanding of execution strategies, algorithmic trading, and a strong network in the Hong Kong and China markets.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, and other financial institutions.
  • Monitor market trends, economic indicators, restrictions, and regulatory developments affecting the Hong Kong and China equity markets.
  • Oversee the execution of trades, ensuring adherence to the best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze real-time market information to make effective trading decisions and keep clients informed of developments.
  • Develop & maintain good relationships with internal counterparts.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Institutional Sales Trading covering Hong Kong and China markets.
  • Product knowledge of cash equities, overall vanilla equity product, and strong understanding of execution and algos.
  • Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and trading strategies specific to Hong Kong & China equity markets.
  • Strong relationships and experience executing trades for global asset managers.
  • Familiar with OMS/EMS, FIX protocol, and trading protocols.
  • Excellent verbal, written and relationship management skills, good inter-personal, strong verbal communication skills, and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment.
  • Good organization and time management skills. Should be able to work under time pressure.

 

Diversity Statement

 

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

 

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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