Equity Sales Trader VP

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President, Equity Sales Trader to join our Equities business. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving client engagement, executing trades efficiently, and expanding the firm's institutional client franchise, with a focus on China A-shares, Hong Kong equities, and cross-border flows (Stock Connect).

This role requires strong market knowledge, execution expertise, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with global institutional investors.

Key Responsibilities

Client Coverage & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients (hedge funds, mutual funds, long-only asset managers, sovereign wealth funds).
• Act as the primary execution contact for clients trading Greater China equities.
• Partner closely with Sales, Research, and Capital Markets teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Proactively pitch trade ideas, market colour, and liquidity opportunities.

Trade Execution & Market Making

• Execute client orders across cash equities with a focus on best execution and risk management.
• Provide real-time market intelligence including liquidity conditions, flows, and price movements.
• Manage order flow across multiple trading channels including exchange and off-exchange liquidity.
• Support block trades, program trading, and high-touch execution strategies.

Market Intelligence & Product Expertise

• Maintain in-depth understanding of:
  • China A-share market structure (including Stock Connect)
  • Hong Kong equities
  • Regional market trends and macro drivers
• Communicate actionable market colour and trading ideas to clients.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments impacting China and Hong Kong markets.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Institutional Sales teams to originate and execute client flow
  • Research analysts to distribute insights
  • Compliance & Risk teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Contribute to business strategy and revenue growth initiatives.

Revenue Generation

• Drive trading revenues through client activity and execution services.
• Identify opportunities to increase wallet share with existing clients.
• Support onboarding of new institutional accounts.

Requirements

Experience

• 7-12+ years of experience in equity sales trading or execution trading.
• Strong experience covering China/Hong Kong equity markets.
• Proven track record of building institutional client relationships and generating revenues.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of market microstructure and execution strategies.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading floor environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (required for client and internal communication).

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with trading platforms and OMS/EMS systems.
• Experience with algorithmic trading tools and electronic execution is preferred.
• Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar market data systems proficiency.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Regulatory Requirements

• Relevant licenses required by jurisdiction (e.g., HK SFC Type 1 & 4 licenses).
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks across Asia markets.