Execution Trader
brevanhoward
| Company | brevanhoward |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Essential Responsibilities:
The CEX desk is a team that locates in a few geographic locations and trades multi assets (Fixed Income, Equity, FX, Credit, Commods + Digital) across DM and EM Markets. The role is located in the Hong Kong office, and work closely with other team members across different offices.
• Provide execution services across different asset classes to portfolio managers globally
• Source liquidity through various execution channels and manage relationships with counterparties (banks/brokers)
• Ensure best execution practices with low transaction slippage
• Monitor market moves/flow/themes, and highlight those to PMs if needed
• Monitor trade ideas from sell-side, and highlight those to PMs if needed
PERSON SPECIFICATION
WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:
Essential
Desirable
• Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline
• A strong understanding of financial markets and different financial products
• Execution, mechanics and analytics
• Front to back processes
• Market infrastructure
• Minimum 2 years of execution trading/trade assistant/trade support experience.
• Advanced excel and knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python or other programming languages.
• Good problem-solving capabilities, evidence of process improvements
• Cross asset class experience: FI, FX, Credit, Rates, Equities, ETDs
TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Risk-based prioritization
• Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team