Job Description

Job descriptionSome careers have more impact than others.If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you\xe2\x80\x99ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.Global MarketsOur Markets business is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It combines sophisticated 24- hour global coverage with a detailed knowledge of local markets. Our services are offered both online and offline in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide. We specialise in foreign exchange, credits and rates, structured derivatives, equities and debt, equity and equity-linked capital markets.We are now inviting qualified individuals to join this team in the role of Associate Director Interest Rates Trading.Principal responsibilities:

• Market Maker for Bonds and Derivatives, and manages the risk borne from the interest rates trading activities of Global Markets Malaysia
• Provides timely and accurate execution of trades for the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s targeted clients in assigned area
• Effectively maintains various risk positions whilst adhering to the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s risk appetite
• Achieves revenue, hit ratio and return targets set by management
• Ensures correct ticket entry and order routing, maintains communication with sales desk and assists in resolving any settlement problems, ensures ticket entry completion and provides general trade support, as necessary.
• Provides pricing to sales force and clients in line with the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s policies
• Ensures all trades are booked to front office position keeping system in accordance with internal policy and regulatory requirements
• Provides market commentary to sales team, and as assigned, produces and reviews periodic reports (e.g. daily and/or monthly reports) and carries out projects, initiatives or studies that may be related to the business
• Develops sales/client/market contacts, and explores possibilities for expanding product market share with the local and regional teams, at a time of increasing competition, narrower margins and increasing regulation
• Provides training for junior traders
• Cooperates with sales and structuring teams in providing clients tailor-made products, as needed; assists in ensuring the long term viability of the bank\xe2\x80\x99s trading businesses through the development of new products and improvement of processes
• Ensures that all transactions deliver fair outcomes for our customers and do not disrupt the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets; and are in line with the HSBC Code of Conduct

Requirements

• Sharp trading acumen & quick thinking
• Good educational background
• Good interpersonal skills
• Keen learner with good attitude
• Confident and articulate
• Good verbal and written communications skills

You\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve more when you join HSBCHSBC takes pride in a diverse and inclusive working environment that sees our people benefit from mentoring, flexible working and the support of Employee Resource Network Groups. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.\xe2\x80\x9cTo be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Malaysia are required.\xe2\x80\x9dIssued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

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