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Trading covers a wide set of markets, from equities and fixed income to FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic products. Desks need people who manage risk, act quickly and work with accuracy in volatile conditions. Selby Jennings connects firms with talent across delta one, equity trading, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives, structured products and quant trading.

We support hiring for traders, quants, execution specialists and analysts who understand their markets and keep strategies running cleanly. This includes coverage across oil and gas, power, agricultural products, metals, index products, swaps, futures and electronic execution.

Competition for trading talent remains high, so firms rely on our market knowledge and direct search approach. We help you hire people who match your product set and risk profile so your desk operates at pace without hiring gaps.

Tailored recruitment solutions

Trading desks across Hong Kong face pressure to hire people who can operate cleanly in fast markets. Selby Jennings designs search strategies around your desk structure, product focus and objectives. We support permanent and contract roles with a direct approach that brings suitable candidates to you quickly.

Expertise across Hong Kong trading markets

We recruit across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading in Hong Kong and wider Asia. Our experience helps us identify traders, quants and analysts with the technical skill and market awareness needed to operate effectively in regional and global markets.

Access to Hong Kong and APAC trading talent

Strong candidates often move through networks rather than public channels. Our reach across Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China and international markets gives clients access to specialists in delta one, equity, credit, energy, metals, softs and electronic execution. This raises shortlist quality and reduces the time desks spend searching for the right match.

End-to-end support

We keep the hiring process clear and efficient, from early market insight to final selection. Our focus on desk fit, technical skill and long-term performance helps new hires settle quickly and contribute with minimal disruption, supporting the growth of Hong Kong trading teams.

We connect trading firms across Hong Kong with high-performing professionals in trading, risk, analytics, operations and commercial strategy. Our recruiters specialise in talent with deep product knowledge across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading. Hong Kong is one of the most active hubs in Asia for equities, equity derivatives, structured products and delta one, so we focus on candidates who understand regional flows, liquidity patterns and regulatory requirements from junior to executive level.

We recruit across:

• Front office trading
  Traders in delta one, equities, equity derivatives, structured products, credit, FX, commodities, power, metals and agricultural products. Demand in Hong Kong is strongest for equity derivatives, delta one and structured notes desks due to high turnover, active hedging, and large institutional flows.
• Market risk and credit risk
  Risk managers covering models, VaR, PnL attribution, stress testing and counterparty analysis across regional portfolios.
• Quantitative and fundamental analytics
  Quants and analysts supporting trading desks with modelling, execution logic, optimisation, market intelligence and forecasting.
• Operations and middle office
  Trade support, booking, settlements, confirmations, scheduling and logistics for Hong Kong and offshore markets.
• Commercial strategy and business development
  Professionals driving client coverage, origination, structured solutions and product strategy aligned with Hong Kong’s active equity and derivatives markets.
• Technology and data engineering
  Engineering talent building tools, execution platforms, data pipelines and risk technology used across high-volume trading desks.

If you are growing your Hong Kong trading team, speak with a specialist recruiter today.

Request a call back to discuss your hiring needs and secure the talent that will drive your desk forward.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained trading recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short-term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the whole project.

We hire across delta one, equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading. This includes traders, quants, execution specialists, analysts, risk and operations.

Yes. We work with banks, hedge funds, market makers, prop firms, energy companies and trading houses across the USA.

Yes. We run targeted searches that focus on candidates who can move quickly and match the desk’s product set.

We cover analyst level through to senior trader, desk head and leadership hires.

Time varies by product and location. Most shortlists are delivered within a few days for mid level roles. Specialist searches may take longer.

Yes. Many strong traders and quants do not apply through public channels. We reach them through private networks.

We need the product focus, risk appetite, seniority level and any performance or coding requirements.