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FICC - Structured Credit Trader

Unicorn Advisor (HK) Limited Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site HK$120k - HK$230k

About the job

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead trading activities across cash bonds, repos, and credit products (IG/HY/AT1/LGFV)
  2. Execute and manage cash bond trading (investment-grade, high-yield, AT1, LGFV) and repo transactions, ensuring best execution and liquidity management.
  3. Develop and implement trading strategies to capitalize on market opportunities while adhering to risk limits.
  4. Monitor macroeconomic trends, credit spreads, and issuer-specific developments to inform trading decisions.
  5. Collaborate with Sales, Structuring, and Risk teams to align trading activities with broader desk strategies.
  6. Maintain strong relationships with counterparties, issuers, and investors to enhance liquidity and market intelligence.

Qualification:

  1. Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (CFA/FRM a plus).
  2. 8+ years of experience in credit trading, preferably with exposure to China/Asia markets.
  3. Expertise in credit analysis, relative value trading, and repo financing mechanics.
  4. Deep understanding of China’s credit landscape, including regulatory policies and liquidity dynamics.
  5. Fluency in Mandarin and English (required for internal/external communication).