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Under this sector, you'll find all of our trading jobs.

Trading positions require tracking the markets and then buying and selling products, usually through technology. Trading careers are defined by both what products are traded (such as equities, foreign exchange, or commodities) and by the type of trader.

There are several different kinds of careers in trading:

Flow traders - These are people who buy and sell financial products for a bank's clients.

Proprietary (or "prop") traders - These are a carefully chosen group of higher level traders who trade the bank's own money.

Execution traders - These traders mainly place trades for analysts and fund managers.

Sales traders - These are a mix between salespeople and traders, recommending products to clients and executing any trades which have come about from their recommendations.

Trading roles have been significantly changed by the advance of technology over the last 10 years, but investment banks also hire people for separate electronic trading divisions.

Electronic trading has sped trades dramatically, dropped the cost of transactions and greatly increased transparency in the markets. Using algorithms - computer systems which make decisions on price, timing and size of an order - also shrank average trade sizes.

Automation has completely transformed the market from one where much human activity was required into one where the computers do most of the work in executing and processing trades. Due to this change, many traditional trading roles were eliminated. To balance this, electronic trading has created many new positions and careers in trading.

These new opportunities for finance jobs in trading include:

Quantitative analysts - Quants are brilliant at math, which is very important for gaining an edge in trading electronically. Quant jobs involve designing, developing and deploying execution algorithms with a mathematical approach to find investment opportunities and strategies in the market.

Consultants - It's the consultant's job to keep clients happy with services. Consultants create a number of statistical reports, such as transaction cost analysis and trade reports, to make sure clients are taking advantage of trading tools effectively. Consultants are also able to provide tips on improving performance.

Sales traders - It's the sales trader's job to perform the execution of trades for clients, while also offering a choice of the bank's e-trading products and helping a customer decide which one suits their needs. This position requires a mix of marketing and client relationship management. Banks also hire pure salespeople.

Market structure jobs - This position is defined by research; market structure professionals analyze reported regulatory changes and macro trends and create reports describing their possible effect on the trading environment.

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VP / Associate - Front Office Trading Systems C#/Winforms/GUI Developer Pinpoint Asia Limited Excellent Remuneration Hong Kong SAR 18 May 13

Looking for a seasoned front office C#/Winforms/GUI developer with strong business-facing experience/ability; ...

Quantitative Analyst/Trader – Investment Bank Aptitude Asia Excellent China-Shanghai 18 May 13

A top-tier investment bank is looking for a Quantitative Analyst/Trader to join its equity trading desk in Sha...

Physical Cotton Sales & Trading, China Selby Jennings Highly Competitive China-Shanghai 17 May 13

A leading global commodities merchant is expanding their Asia Pacific cotton business. They are looking for a...

Soft Commodities Operations Manager, Singapore Selby Jennings Highly Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

Our client, an international commodities merchant requires an experienced operations manager / supervisor to j...

Soft Commodities Operations Manager, Singapore Selby Jennings Highly Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

Our client, an international commodities merchant requires an experienced operations manager / supervisor to j...

Fertilizer trader - Hong Kong, China (Fertilizer, Agriculture, Soft, Commodities, Physical, Hong Kong, China) Selby Jennings Highly Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Based in China, Hong Kong. This position is with a very well established trade house who specialize particular...

Quant Trader - Singapore DBFS £Highly Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Singapore 17 May 13

An elite hedge fund with a technological focus, requires quantitatively minded, high-frequency traders to help...

Senior Grain Trader/Trading Manager Selby Jennings Highly Competitive (SGD) Singapore 17 May 13

I am working exclusively with an agricultural trading house that is developing their international presence. T...

Physical Sugar Trader ED & F Man Holdings Limited Competitive India-Mumbai 17 May 13

We are looking for an experienced Physical Sugar Trader to join our India based operation, trading in both glo...

Trainee Sugar Trader ED & F Man Holdings Limited Competitive India-Mumbai 17 May 13

We are looking for a Trainee Physical Sugar Trader to join our India based operation to provide trading suppor...

Execution Quant Researcher – Hong Kong GQR Global Markets VP level – $1.2mn - $1.6mn HKD + bonus Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Top tier US investment bank is seeking an Algorithmic Execution Quant Researcher within its equities trading g...

Trade Finance Specialist ConnectedGroup Pte Ltd (Licence No. 09C4979) 100K per annum Singapore 17 May 13

Due to great results and a sustained surge in business, we are actively looking for a strong Trade Finance Man...

Commodities Trader (AVP – VP) Talent2 Singapore (Licence No. 11C4535) Negotiable Singapore 17 May 13

• Commodities trading • Singapore-based • Asian bank

LPG Trader (Physical) Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd (Licence No. 03C4828) Base + Competitive Variable Singapore 17 May 13

Our client is one of the leading commodities practice with businesses in international trading, Import and who...

Asia Trading Manager - Middle Distillates - Singapore Not Disclosed $250000 - $300000 per annum Singapore 17 May 13

250,000 - 300,000 SGD

Energy Broker - APAC Selby Jennings Highly Competitive (SGD) Singapore 16 May 13

I am working with a leading broking shop that is expanding their energy desk in Singapore following recent res...

Expert of CNY FX Option Trade ICBC Competitive China-Beijing 16 May 13

ICBC head quarter (Beijing) is looking for Expert of CNY FX Option Trade with 5 years of Option trading expe...

Business Analyst, Electronic Trading, Cash Equities, Listed Derivatives, Hong Kong BAH Partners 480k - 660k + Bonus + Benefits Hong Kong SAR 16 May 13

My client, an international trading technology provider, is looking for a Business Analyst to work on a number...

Client & Account Management – Energy & Commodities BeathChapman (Licence no. 11C5008) $90K-$100K Base + 25-30% bonus Australia-Sydney 16 May 13

Our client, a well-known company in the financial market data sector, is partnering with us to recruit a numbe...

Financial Operations and Accounting Analyst Amoria Bond Competitive Singapore 15 May 13

Financial Operations and Accounting Analyst - Permanent Role - Singapore

Associate / Private Client Sales Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd Not disclosed Singapore 15 May 13

For our Private Client Sales Team we are looking to hire 2 candidates with 1-2 years' experience within the re...

Credit Derivative Quant/Strategist Anson Mccade Very Attractive Japan-Tokyo 15 May 13

My client are a top tier Investment bank looking to hire someone for their credit derivatives quant/strat tea...

Debtor Management Manager Global Trades and Receivables Finance HSBC Competitive Hong Kong SAR 15 May 13

Some careers shine brighter than others. If you're looking for a career that will help you to stand out, jo...

Trade finance executive, Trading company Hays Negotiable Singapore 15 May 13

Our client is one of the European trading firms with great presence in Asia. They are looking to hire one more...

SVP CFRM HSBC Singapore Competitive Singapore 15 May 13

Some careers grow faster than others. If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportuniti...

European ETF Morgan Stanley Competitive India-Mumbai 14 May 13

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Fund Analytics Morgan Stanley Competitive India-Mumbai 14 May 13

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IED HK, MSET Sales and Coverage - Snr Associate/Vice President Morgan Stanley Competitive Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

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IED HK, Equities Desk Strategist, Senior Associate/VP Morgan Stanley Competitive Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

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Japan Long Short Trader Not Disclosed Competitive Japan-Tokyo 14 May 13

A leading Tier 1 investment bank is currently looking for a Japan Long Short EquitiesTrader to be based in Hon...

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