Equity Trader

Job description

Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

To efficiently execute trading requirements across Global markets. The role includes executing orders from various parts of the business including Passive. Active, Multi Asset and Real Estate managed from all GNM locations. The role requires the knowledge to trade Equities, Derivatives and Foreign Exchange.

  As our Equity Trader you will:

·  Execute orders in line with agreed global best execution framework
·  Add value through execution quality, trade ideas and internal relationships
·  Communicate and interpret key economic and corporate information
·  Work closely with the global and local team to implement globally consistent processes and manage risk
·  Contribute to global projects to improve the overall platform
·  Keep abreast of industry developments and opinion amongst other Fund Management groups and industry participants
·  Manage and maintain high quality execution relationships with Brokers and other execution related entities
·  Maintain a good understanding of Global Markets and their local structures
·  Ensure to remain appropriately trained, qualified and approved for the positions that fill and keep informed of all relevant changes to applicable rules and regulations
·  Effectively coordinate and collaborate within the Global Dealing team, portfolio management and other teams as appropriate

  For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $171,700.00 and $257,500.00

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

  At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requirements

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

·  Require extensive knowledge and experience of principles, practices and structures of Global Markets 
·  An understanding of the investment management processes and procedures is expected
·  Passive equity trading experience is a must
·  Qualified canddidates will be expected to be an SME in this area and drive global standards
·  Active equity trading, ETF and equity derivative experience is a must
·  Senior traders with experience in this area and comfortable executing all order in the HSBC product suite
·  Experience of the desk processes is highly desirable as candidates will need the ability to pick up the processes very quickly, and have the ability to work independently within US hours.

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. HSBC may engage in immigration sponsorship for this position if needed.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.