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Trading roles involve tracking the markets and buying and selling the products at the touch of a button. Your trading career will be defined by both what products you trade (eg, equities, foreign exchange, or commodities) and by the type of trader you are.

There are several categories of trader roles:

Flow traders: those who buy and sell financial products on behalf of a bank's clients.

Proprietary (or 'prop') traders: A select group of elite traders who are given licence to trade the bank's own money.

Execution traders: place trades on behalf of analysts and fund managers.

Sales traders: They are both salespeople and traders, recommending products to clients and then executing the trades resulting from their recommendations.

The rise of technology over the last decade has deeply influenced trading roles in modern times, and investment banks also recruit for separate electronic trading divisions.

With the development of electronic trading, trade execution speeds have fallen dramatically, along with the cost of transactions, and it has also led to an increased transparency in the markets. The use of algorithms - computer systems which decide on price, timing and quantity of an order - also meant that the average trade size has fallen.

With the emergence of automation the market was transformed from one where a great deal of human-intermediation was required into one where computers largely do the work in executing and processing trades. As a result a larger number of traditional trading roles were eliminated. However, electronic trading has also created a range of new positions and careers in trading.

These new finance jobs in trading include:

Quantitative analysts: Quants are gifted mathematicians, key to gaining an edge in e-trading. Quant jobs include designing, developing and implementing execution algorithms using a mathematical approach to identify investment opportunities and strategies in the market.

Consultants: A consulting job is all about maintaining client satisfaction. Consultants run various statistical reports which include transaction cost analysis and trade reports, to ensure that trading tools are being used effectively by clients. Consultants also offer tips on how to improve performance.

Sales traders: It's the sales trader's role to facilitate the execution of trades for clients, while also offering a menu of the bank's e-trading products. They help customers decide on the best product to suit their needs. It's a combination of marketing and client relationship management. Banks also hire for pure sales roles.

Market structure professionals: These jobs involve analysing upcoming regulatory changes and macro trends and their potential effect on the trading environment.

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Analyst - Associate level, Equity Derivative Index Exotic Trader, Junior exotic index trader, Asian Indices Trader – exotic derivatives, APAC index complex equity trader, Hong Kong GQR Global Markets Highly competitive Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

A top tier investment bank is looking to hire a junior index exotic trader to help the continued growth of the...

Lawyer, Bank (3-4 yrs pqe) Hong Kong Hughes-Castell (Hong Kong) Limited Excellent Salary + Benefits Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

Our client, a HK-incorporated investment bank is seeking a capable and highly motivated lawyer with a mix of e...

Front Office Equity Quant Analyst - VP Level | Hong Kong Selby Jennings QRF Competitive Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

Vice President Front Office Equity Quant Analyst | Hong Kong Circa: $150,000 (USD) + Generous Benefits + Bo...

Secretary China International Capital Corporation (HK) Ltd Competitive Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

This job is to be performed by a Secretary who is responsible for assisting sales people in processing and con...

Equity Derivative Trader - VP / Director Level - Hong Kong Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) $Excellent Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

Our client, a leading global investment bank currently seeks to add a senior level equity derivative trader to...

Quantitative Analyst Matthew Hoyle Financial Markets Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

We are currently recruiting for a Quantitative Analyst to work in our Hong Kong office. This role consists of ...

Commodities/Energy Business Development - Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) 180,000 USD + BONUS BENEFITS Hong Kong SAR 23 May 12

A strong performing and fast growing advisory firm in Hong Kong are currently looking to add to their commerci...

Korean Derivatives Broker - Hong Kong HB Ingram Mayet base plus % comms Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

A global inter-dealer broker are now looking for an experienced equity derivatives broker covering korean equi...

Senior Options Prop Trader, India Capital People Competitive Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

Our client is looking for senior traders covering the India market (to support in setting up the India trading...

Equities Analyst PAG Competitive, based on experience Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

Head-quartered in Hong Kong and with offices across the region, PAG (formerly known as Pacific Alliance Group)...

Risk Manager Webbe International (Asia) Pte Ltd Base and Bonus Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

One of the biggest regional Asset Management firm is looking for a Asian Equities Portfolio Risk manager. ...

Portfolio Manager Not Disclosed Highly Competitive Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

A tier 1 global multi-strategy hedge fund is expanding in Asia. This new venture is part of a recent initiativ...

NIKKEI Equity Derivatives Exotics Trader Not Disclosed Highly Competitive Hong Kong SAR 22 May 12

Leading Tier 1 Investment Bank looking to expand their Asia Equity Derivatives Structured Products Trading des...

Equity/Long Short Portfolio Manager – Major Global Hedge Fund – Hong Kong Kaizen Finance Ltd Very Competitive - Bonus linked to portf... Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

My client is a major global multi-strategy hedge fund that is seeking a successful Equity Long/Short Portfolio...

Trading Technologist - Global Hedge Fund - Hong Kong Not Disclosed Competitive base + bonus + benefits Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

A leading systematic hedge fund seeks a talented front office developer to join their expanding trading techno...

Senior Compliance Manager - Securities Taylor Root Hong Kong Attractive Remuneration Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join this well regarded Securities firm as a Senior Compliance Manage...

Cash Equities Trading (KOR/TWN mkts) (to be based in HK) Not Disclosed very competitive Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

Global US Tier 1 Investment Bank looking asap for an experienced proven Cash Equities Trader - Main mandate to...

Financial Risk Manager Profusion Group Competitive Bonus Structure Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

Looking for a Financial Risk Manager to work in our clients Hong Kong office. This role consists of both risk ...

Sales Trader Astus Recruitment Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

A high profile financial institution is currently looking for a mid to senior level sales-trader to join their...

Asian equities sales trader Advantage Professional Hong Kong Competitive base and negotiable pay-out Hong Kong SAR 20 May 12

A leading regional securities house is looking for an additional equities sales trader to join their Hong Kong...

Portfolio Manager / Senior Prop Trader Rhodium Solutions competitive Hong Kong SAR 18 May 12

Global Hedge fund with AUM USD10B+ is expanding its platform across Asia. Open to individual/teams. Must have...

Associate - C++ Developer Morgan McKinley HK$55000 - HK$75000 per month Hong Kong SAR 15 May 12

As the senior software developer, you will be working in a large in house team in Hong Kong dedicated to the F...

Senior SSA/Credit Trader RBC Capital Markets Market Rate Hong Kong SAR 15 May 12

The purpose of this role is to engage RBC Hong Kong in the global markets via the A$ Fixed Income Market based...

Managing Director, Head of APAC Audit Argyll Scott International Very attractive Hong Kong SAR 15 May 12

Are you a trader and believe that your skills would make for a more effective audit function? Do you believe ...

Quantitative Risk Analyst - Proprietary Trading Desk BlackOcean Recruitment $HK$ Hong Kong SAR 14 May 12

A specialised trading company with a global presence are currently recruiting for a quantitatively orientated ...

Senior Treasury Sales Manager, Corporate Banking PeopleSearch Ltd Market Rate Hong Kong SAR 11 May 12

Our client, one of the largest Chinese Bank, is looking for high calibre candidate to join them

Tradebook Sales Representative Bloomberg competitive Hong Kong SAR 08 May 12

Bloomberg Tradebook is currently looking for a highly motivated, self-driven sales professional to join its ...

Senior Treasury Dealer (Bank) SearchAsia Hong Kong negotiable Hong Kong SAR 30 Apr 12

Our client is a well established corporate banking with strong presense within the region. They are now lookin...

Distress and Performing Loans Sourcing/ Trading/ Fixed Income Sales SJ Seymour Group Attractive performance-based compensatio... Hong Kong SAR 30 Apr 12

SJ Seymour Group is the leading independent Fixed Income specialist in Asia.

Portfolio Manager (Relative Value/Catalyst driven) Not Disclosed DOE Hong Kong SAR 19 Apr 12

Asian focused multi strategy hedge fund with a successful track record and sound backing. Is seeking multiple ...

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