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Vista Financial Limited is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives trading.  We have our self-developed algo trading strategies in multiple markets. Technology is an integral part of us.

If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join Vista Financial Limited and experience the possibilities.Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, Vista offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

For our expansion, we are currently seeking an analyst who is interested in algorithm trading strategies development.

In this role, you will be responsible to:

• Develop different algorithm trading strategies, including high frequency strategies
• Maintain the back-testing system and track the ongoing strategies performance
• Communicate and work closely with trading team to improve their performance
• Design and develop analysis tools for new strategies

Join us if you meet the following requirements:

• Degree holders in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
• Good knowledge in financial market
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong programming skills with C++ & Python
• Good sense on massive data processing and use of AI tools to enhance productivity
• 3 years relevant working experiences on analysis or development related positions
• Self-motivated and with excellent exploring spirit

We offer people a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment. We value your passion and commitment, and reward your performance. We offer competitive salary package and fringe benefits to the right candidate.

We are working with a top performing, collaborative hedge fund in Hong Kong. The fund, not one of the typical multi-strats, has a strong track record of performance and are looking to further add divergent alpha. They are looking to add a Macro Equity Trading Analyst to the team. They are looking for someone who is adaptable to markets and looking to generate alpha in complementary ways. The role will involve working in a collaborative environment that takes a highly sophisticated approach to investing.

The fund is in a good place and has an impressive track record. They have clear and exciting plans for growth. This can lead to exceptional opportunities for individuals joining a team that has a top pedigree for performance and a self- evident history in developing investment talent. This is combined with a culture and structure that allows for true meritocracy, with a huge amount of white space in terms of future career growth.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience trading Macro Equity or Equity Vol strategies in a hedge fund OR in a sell-side trading team from a top bank
• Excellent technical foundation and applied understanding of relevant markets
• Clear framework/process in their approach to trading
• Self-aware and low ego personality who can work and learn proactively and independently.

Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss. We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.

Location:
Hong Kong

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range:
HKD 360K – 500K per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a
Trading Support Analyst
to provide 1st and 2nd level support for front office, real-time trading, and market data systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance both technical and business communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1st/2nd line support for trading platforms used by internal teams and external clients.
• Troubleshoot front-end trading functionality and assist in client onboarding.
• Manage exchange reporting and support compliance audits.
• Handle user and account administration, including limit adjustments (with risk approval).
• Manage system outages, ensuring timely handling of client trades.
• Liaise between technology teams and business groups to ensure clear communication of system changes.
• Review manual processes (e.g. reporting) and identify automation opportunities.
• Perform manual ticket booking when required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements under the SFC and internal risk frameworks.

Shift Coverage

• Standard shifts between
  6:30am – 9:00pm
  (8.5 hours, Mon–Fri).
• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage required.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years' experience
  working with front-end trading systems and admin tools such as Fidessa, TT, Stellar, CQG, Webice, CME Direct, etc.
• Experience with global exchanges (e.g. ICE, CME, Eurex).
• At least 1 year working with exchange connectivity across derivatives, commodities, cash, or equity markets.
• Strong knowledge of database queries and Excel (for compliance and reporting).
• Hands-on experience with
  FIX messaging protocol
  (6+ months minimum).
• Experience in client onboarding for FIX and bespoke API protocols.
• Previous exposure to regulated environments with good knowledge of risk and compliance requirements.

Competencies

• Adaptable and proactive in a changing electronic trading environment.
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Collaborative team player, approachable and positive.
• Curious, resilient, and effective at building relationships.
• Able to anticipate challenges and contribute to operational effectiveness.

Our client (an established NBFI) is seeking a Trading Support Analyst to deliver first and second-line support for real-time trading platforms and market data systems. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a high-pressure trading environment, enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, and can communicate effectively across both technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for front-office trading platforms used by internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Troubleshoot front-end trading issues and assist with client onboarding processes.
• Support exchange reporting functions and assist in regulatory and compliance audits.
• Administer user and account setups, including position limits and risk approvals.
• Monitor and manage system outages, ensuring timely execution of client trades.
• Act as a liaison between technology teams and business units to communicate system updates and changes effectively.
• Evaluate manual processes (e.g., reporting) and propose automation solutions.
• Perform manual trade bookings when required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards under the SFC and internal risk control frameworks.

Shift Coverage

• Standard coverage between 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM (8.5-hour shifts, Monday–Friday).
• Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday support may be required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting front-end trading platforms (e.g., Fidessa, TT, Stellar, CQG, WebICE, CME Direct).
• Exposure to global exchanges such as ICE, CME, and Eurex.
• At least 1 year of experience with exchange connectivity in derivatives, commodities, cash, or equities.
• Strong skills in SQL/database queries and Excel, particularly for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Minimum 6 months hands-on experience with the FIX messaging protocol.
• Proven experience in client onboarding for FIX and proprietary API connections.
• Solid understanding of regulated trading environments, including risk and compliance best practices.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic electronic trading environment.

Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights, and analytics.

Trading System Support Analyst to provide 1st/2nd level support to all Front Office, real-time trading, and market data systems.

Role Summary

Trading System Support Analyst to provide 1st/2nd level support to all Front Office, real-time trading and market data systems.

Overall Responsibilities

• Provide 1st/2nd line support for all Trading Platforms offered to both internal and external client base
• Trading front end functionality knowledge
• Assist in client On-Boarding
• Exchange reporting & Compliance audits
• High Frequency trading platform knowledge
• User & account administration to include limits adjustments upon Risk approval
• Manual ticket booking
• System outage management of client trades
• Liaison between technology dept. and business groups to communicate changes
• On-going review of manual processes e.g. Reporting to identify improvements / automation opportunities.
• Must be comfortable with shift coverage generally between 6:30am and 9:00pm (to cover 8.5 hours) Mon-Fri; with occasional needs for evening, weekend and holiday coverage
• Ensuring compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under the SFC
• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
• At all times complying with Marex's Code of Conduct
• To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility
• To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required
• To escalate risk events immediately
• To provide input to risk management processes, as required
• The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

Competencies, Skills and Experience

Competencies

• Dynamic work ethic: ability to adapt to changing electronic trading environment. Pro-actively learning new technologies and adapt to new technologies, platforms, or requirements
• Proactive and willingness to pick up issues
• Calm demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment
• Demonstrates curiosity
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with front end systems and admin tools including Fidessa, TT, Stellar, CQG, Webice, CME Direct and various other ISVs.
• Minimum 2 years' experience of dealing Global exchanges such as ICE, CME, Eurex, etc.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in Exchange connectivity for global derivative, commodity, cash and equity markets
• Excellent working knowledge of database queries and excel for Compliance audits and management reporting
• Minimum of 1 years previous experience of client On-Boarding for both Fix and bespoke API protocols
• Minimum of 2 years market knowledge to handle 1st line system admin requests (e.g manual ticket booking, change in limits etc.)
• Working knowledge of FIX Messaging Protocol with a minimum of 6 months hands on experience
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.

Company Values

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly.

Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves.

Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.

Developing our People - Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to "grow our own" and make Marex Spectron the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.

Adaptable and Nimble - Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client's various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Team Heads to perform full range of daily operations on Financial Markets settlement functions.
• Ensure all operational processes are with accuracy and complied with internal control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in different projects including system implementation/enhancement, procedure review & streamlining and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Participate in new system implementation, UAT and workflow procedures design.
• Maintain a clean audit environment
• Take up ad hoc duties as assigned by the Department Head and Team Head.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder with major in Banking, Finance or Business Administration. College education is considered if possessing solid experiences in Financial Markets operations.
• Minimum 5 years of solid experience in Financial Market settlement gained in corporate banking business
• Solid experience in connecting and interacting with key clearing organizations and correspondent banks
• Solid knowledge on FX /Money Market and other treasury-related products
• Good knowledge on fixed income, interest rate derivatives, swaps, options and other structured products (e.g. CLI, structured deposit)
• Good knowledge on HKTR Reporting
• Solid knowledge in operating various payment process systems including CHATS / RTGS, SWIFT, FPS, e-banking, Xact, Euroclear, eMBT / eCMT, etc
• Able to control the funding positions of the related transactions and experience to resolve all transaction discrepancies.
• In-depth knowledge in all-rounded payment controls and processes including but not limited to auto debit / credit, standing instructions, nostro account balance reporting etc
• Detail-oriented, hard-working and able to work independently
• Strong operational risk and control mindsets
• Be an enthusiastic team player, organized and details-oriented, able to work under pressure and proactive
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)

Interested candidates please apply in full resume with earliest availability, contact number, current & expected salary to HR Department.

Personal data provided will be used for recruitment and related purposes, strictly in accordance with our Personal Data Policy for Applicants for Employment, a copy of which is available on request. Applicants who are not contacted within 6 weeks may consider your applications unsuccessful and the personal data collected will be destroyed after six months.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in dealing activities in foreign exchange market to maximize profitability.
• Provide market information and analysis to management for formulating strategic purpose.
• Develop and support of the new systems and products.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance, Economics or related disciplines;
• At least 3 years relevant experience;
• Good understanding of the global financial market and various financial instruments;
• Analytical and detail-minded with good numerical sense;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• High proficiency on professional computer applications;
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua is preferable.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in dealing activities in foreign exchange market to maximize profitability.
• Provide market information and analysis to management for formulating strategic purpose.
• Develop and support of the new systems and products.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance, Economics or related disciplines;
• At least 3 years relevant experience;
• Good understanding of the global financial market and various financial instruments;
• Analytical and detail-minded with good numerical sense;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• High proficiency on professional computer applications;
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua is preferable.

About the role

This full-time Financial Markets Analyst – Global Markets role at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch. You will be responsible for providing strategic, high-quality, and independent analysis to support the bank's global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Perform research on global financial markets (including interest rates, FX, commodities etc) and marcoeconomic trends
• Monitor fiscal and monetary policies of major countries and region including but not limited to China, the US, Europe and Hong Kong, geopolitical risks and industry developments affecting market dynamics
• Prepare regular and ad hoc analytical report to management to facilitate their decision making
• Maintain economic and financial databases
• Perform ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; Holder of TMA membership is preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial markets analysis of trading or portfolio management
• Strong understanding of financial products, trading strategies, and risk management principles
• Proficiency in data analysis, modelling, and quantitative techniques using tools like Excel, Python, or R will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Fluency in English and Cantonese, with proficiency in Mandarin preferred

Please quote the Reference No.: CV_ GMT_FMA_2025 in your application.

Our Bank offers attractive remuneration package to chosen candidates. Interested parties please apply with full resume stating expected salary and contact phone number via Apply Now.

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