Junior Trader - Rates FX Vol

Junior Trader - Rates FX Vol
BFAM Partners, Hong Kong

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Apr 16, 2021
Last Date
May 16, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

About BFAM

BFAM Partners is a Hong Kong and New York based hedge fund manager with a track record in extracting value from credit, volatility, rates, equities and convertible bond markets.

Although proudly home-grown, we have attracted preeminent global investors who share our vision that only best-in-class people and processes can drive globally competitive absolute returns.

We are looking for exceptionally talented people, from new grads to seasoned professionals, across both investment and non-investment roles. If you can thrive in a high performance environment that empowers its people to deliver results, not excuses, we want you to get in touch with us.

Job Purpose

As part of its expanding business footprint, BFAM is looking for a junior trader to be based at our HK office supporting PMs

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year experience, preferably on a Rates desk. Those on FX Options desk of a major sell or buy side firm may also be considered. Successful applicant will work with PMs in executing trades, researching new business opportunities, and working on multiple projects

Successful applicants to the role will receive on-the-job training on the desk for a period of maximum 12 months post which they have the opportunity of being absorbed by the desk.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience on a linear rates desk with exposure to TRS/ IRS/ government bonds/ futures
  • Top tier qualifications in Math, Finance, Economics or Engineering
  • Data science understanding with knowledge of Python is preferrred
  • Required behaviors
  • Entrepreneurial and creative
  • Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure
  • Learns new concepts quickly
  • Maintains integrity at all times
  • Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in personal growth and learning
  • Can adapt to changing situations with ease
  • Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success
  • Can communicate effectively while under pressure
  • Values teamwork but still can think and work independently
  • Ability to work on a competitive team
  • Benefits

    Why work with us

    • A unique work culture that combines autonomy and high performance with collaboration and respect for each other
    • A results-oriented, transparent, meritocratic culture where outcomes and accomplishments are rewarded
    • Flat hierarchy where everyone has access across the organisation
    • Intellectually stimulating, high performance environment
    • Casual but hard working workstyle

    Competitive Rewards amp; Benefits

    • A total compensation based approach to rewards
    • Top tier health insurance for employees and their dependents
    • Life and business travel insurance
    • Annual leave, flexible working options

    What we look for

    • Strong demonstrated interest in financial markets
    • Ability to manage risk, stress and uncertainty
    • Intelligence with proven quantitative skills
    • Entrepreneurial spirit, competitive drive and resilience
    • 3.0+GPA from a top tier institution
    • Hard working, self-motivated individuals who work well with others

    Job Specification

    Job Rewards and Benefits

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