Trader

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

The HSBC Global Asset Management (AM) is investing in its Trading platform to leverage broker relationships and to optimise trading through technology, automation, standardisation and advanced analytics. At the same time, Trading is also moving from a purely local entity-based structure to a global functional team structure. The role holder will need to act in the capacity of a Trader and a subject matter expert with the expectation that they provide hands on participation in key projects from a technical perspective.

As our Trader, you will:

• Execute trades across Fixed Income Assets (EM, US credit), FX ( Spot, Fwd, NDF, Options) and Derivatives (IRS, CDS..)
• Monitor the smooth running of executions  
• Develop close working relationships with Portfolio Managers, providing insight on market sentiment, trading environment, trading flows and price changes
• Help produce Pre and Post trade Impact Cost analysis for Portfolio Managers and Clients
• Actively contribute to the investment process
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, ensuring highest standard of professionalism and service
• Analyze the quality of prices offered by our counterparties (Analyze impact costs)
• Help evaluate and select brokers and execution venues
• Capacity to multi-task and help on trading, reporting, and settlements

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Strong experience in Trading at a buy side or sell side institution 
• Graduate Degree or masters educated with significant experience in investment management
• Highly capable communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships esp FO teams (PM) and external counterparties
• Strong knowledge and understanding of fixed income, trading practices in particular less liquid Fixed Income assets
• Excellent IT skills; Excel, Bloomberg and trading platforms (Marketaxess, Tradeweb, Fxall…)
• Strong understanding and interested in financial markets
• Confident, articulate with the ability to thrive under pressure
• Team oriented

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.