Singapore - FICC Macro Trader

Job description

About Us: Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by: a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions); b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China; c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions. Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term). Key Responsibilities: Trading and Market-Making: Lead discretionary trading across FX and interest-rate markets, providing market-making, execution and risk-management for currencies and fixed-income products (e.g. FX forwards/NDFs, bonds, swaps) in Asia and global markets. Manage risk positions within approved limits, while supplying liquidity and trade ideas to clients and sales. Macro Analysis & Strategy: Conduct ongoing macroeconomic research and develop trading strategies on key markets (e.g. G10, Asia ex-China Macro). Monitor global policy shifts, data releases and geopolitics, generating timely market commentary and actionable trade ideas. Client/Sales Collaboration: Work closely with the sales desk to align macro views with client needs. Respond to client pricing requests and tailor solutions. Build relationships with institutional clients by delivering market insights. Book and P&L Management: Oversee the trading book for assigned currencies and rates, including daily P&L; sign-off. Ensure accurate trade execution and reconciliation with operations. Infrastructure: Support the build-up of risk management system for G10 and Asia ex-China Macro. Maintain knowledge of internal pricing models. Strive for continuing enhancement in the overall risk management framework. Regulatory and Controls Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory and internal controls in every trading activity. Support post-trade processes and promote strong risk management and ethical trading practices. Qualification: Experience: 5–15 years of FX and rates trading experience in a sell-side bank environment. Experience in the buy-side is an added advantage. Proven track record in discretionary macro trading or market-making. Market Expertise: Deep understanding of FX and interest-rate products, including spot/forward FX, NDFs, government bonds, swaps, and derivatives. Familiarity with G10 and/or Asian EM markets. Bachelor’s degree required; technical degree preferred. Strong proficiency with Bloomberg/Refinitiv, Excel/VBA, and preferably Python/R. Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills with English Fluency, independent decision-making, ability to work under pressure, strong organization, and integrity. Regulatory Awareness: Good understanding of MAS rules, global macroeconomic risks, and bank compliance frameworks.