Senior Dealer – FX & Precious Metals Trading [Ref no: SDFX-KF]

Job Responsibilities:

• Take charge of foreign exchange and precious metals dealing (proprietary/client flow trading) activities to maximize profitability, commensurate with the Bank’s risk appetite;
• Understand and interpret current market dynamics, handle enquiries and provide pricing to frontline business unit when needed;
• Handle the Bank’s FX & precious metals margin system;
• Develop connections with the onshore market (i.e. CFETS & Shanghai Gold Exchange) to capture potential business opportunities;
• Provide market information and strategic analysis to the management;
• Nurture and mentor junior staff as needed;
• Participate in ad-hoc assignments and undertake mid/night shifts if required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in precious metals;
• Prior onshore experience/experience with handling onshore related business is a big plus;
• Extensive understanding of the financial markets and various financial instruments; thorough knowledge of local banking landscape;
• Relevant Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) qualification is preferable;
• Sensitive to market/regulatory changes and good sense of risk management;
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, Chinese word processing and treasury systems like Reuters, Bloomberg, Calypso, etc;
• Analytical and detail-minded with good numerical sense; self-starter with ability in multi-tasking, strong communication skills;
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese, including Mandarin.

This position is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme, as mandated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). You are required to give consent for the Bank to conduct reference checks with your previous employers, and offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory MRC results. For more details, please visit The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB)’s website at [https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2]. Additional information could be provided upon request.