Our client - A Leading Chinese Securities Firm is seeking an experienced VP-level Trader to execute multi-asset trades across Fixed Income and FX products. This role is pivotal in optimizing the Banks net interest margin (NIM) through strategic asset allocation, proactive liquidity management, and rigorous interest rate/FX risk mitigation. The successful candidate will leverage balance sheet insights to drive revenue while adhering to a strong risk-adverse culture.Vice President, Fixed Income & FX Trader –Treasury (Financial Markets)
Key Responsibilities
- Trading & Portfolio Optimization:Execute trades across permitted FI/FX products to capture market opportunities, maximize NIM, and expand the product mandate.
- Balance Sheet Strategy:Collaborate with the investment team on high-grade (A- or above) bond investment decisions and execution. Support macro/credit research initiatives.
- Funding & Liability Management:Enhance funding efficiency via interbank FX swaps, cross-currency repos, and other instruments to reduce funding costs and generate incremental revenue.
- Hedging Strategy:Actively design and implement hedging strategies for banking book exposures (IRS).
- Product Innovation & Pricing:Develop new trading strategies/products and manage daily pricing for money market instruments, with deep expertise in pricing methodologies and P&L drivers.
- Risk Governance:Uphold robust controls to ensure compliance with all risk limits. Advise on profit-maximizing strategies within the risk framework.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Liaise with Operations, Finance, and Risk teams for seamless trade lifecycle management. Generate performance reports and support ad-hoc projects.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience:At least 6 years in active Fixed Income trading within a top-tier banks Financial Markets/Global Markets division.
- Technical Expertise:Mastery of rates, fixed income and FX spot/derivatives. Proven understanding of balance sheet dynamics and NIM optimization.
- Systems Proficiency:Advanced Bloomberg, Tradeweb, and MarketAxess skills. Python/VBA programming highly advantageous.
- Risk Mindset:Demonstrated ability to operate within strict risk parameters and a compliance-focused culture.
- Licensing:Relevant regulatory licenses.
- Analytical & Soft Skills:Exceptional numerical aptitude, strategic analysis, and communication (written/verbal). Self-driven with strong stakeholder management abilities.