Equities Trader - Asia Coverage (Electronic Trading Focus)

US-based role covering Asia equity market hours and Asia client flows (domestic and international). Execute and manage Asia equity orders during local market sessions, delivering high-quality electronic execution and client service. Own the trading workflow across OMS/EMS and FIX connectivity, partnering with portfolio trading, operations, and technology to resolve issues and improve resiliency.

Responsibilities

Manage electronic and high-touch execution for Asia equity flows, maintain market awareness and risk controls; Monitor overnight orders and positions, provide timely updates and handoffs to US day teams; Troubleshoot order lifecycle issues across OMS/EMS, FIX, algos/routers, and venue gateways, escalate and document root cause; Have portable buy-side relationships that can be monetized through the execution of Asian equities; Support portfolio trading, coordinate lists, monitor completion, manage allocations, resolve post-trade exceptions; Partner with Ops/Tech/Risk/Compliance to ensure best execution, policy adherence, and continuous workflow improvement

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; 3-6 years of general experience; SIE (FINRA) required; Strong OMS/EMS navigation skills, comfort working in multiple systems in fast markets; Working knowledge of FIX message flow/sessions, ability to diagnose connectivity and routing problems; Clear communicator with a customer-first mindset, able to prioritize under time pressure; Portable buy-side relationships that can be monetized through the execution of Asian equities

Nice to have

Familiarity with Asia market microstructure and portfolio/program trading

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave); parental leave