Job description

Single Family Office
Great Working Culture
Great Remuneration Package

company overview.Our client is a discreet single family office that acts as the dedicated investment arm of an ultra‑wealthy family, managing a substantial multi‑asset portfolio with a long‑term, capital‑preservation and growth mandate. To further institutionalise its public‑markets capability, the family office is seeking to appoint a high‑calibre Equity Trader in Hong Kong to support day‑to‑day trading, research and risk management across global markets.

job scope.
As the Equity Trader in a discreet single family office, your key responsibility will be:

Execute cash equity orders across Hong Kong, regional and global markets, ensuring best execution, price optimisation and adherence to internal limits and market regulations.
Continuously monitor order books, market depth, liquidity conditions and news flow to manage intraday risk, slippage and transaction costs in a disciplined manner.
Work closely with senior stakeholders to implement trading strategies, provide real‑time colour and facilitate smooth execution of investment ideas.
Produce concise trading and market summaries (e.g. key movers, sector themes, flow highlights) to support the desk’s daily decision‑making and client communication.
Contribute to equity research support, including but not limited to screening stocks, monitoring valuation metrics, tracking earnings, and preparing short investment notes under the guidance of senior investment and research professionals.
Ensure all trades are accurately booked, reconciled and reported, working in concert with middle office, operations and compliance to maintain robust controls and regulatory adherence.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of market structure, exchange rules and relevant regulatory developments impacting equity trading activity in the bank’s core markets.

requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related quantitative discipline; strong academic performance in analytical subjects is expected.
3+ years of hands‑on experience in financial markets in a trading, dealing or market‑analysis capacity (equities and/or listed derivatives exposure preferred).
Demonstrably strong quantitative mindset, with the ability to manipulate, model and interpret complex financial datasets for trading and risk decisions.
Solid understanding of listed derivatives, especially options and futures, including implied volatility, Greeks, contract specifications, settlement rules and margin requirements.
Capability to calculate theoretical prices and fair‑value deviations, run basic scenario and sensitivity analyses, and perform high‑level P&L and risk attribution on trading positions.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas and preferably VBA), with familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv or similar trading and order‑management systems considered a strong advantage.
Sharp logical reasoning and numeracy, with a naturally curious mindset towards markets, data and trading strategy design.
High emotional discipline and composure under pressure, maintaining sound judgement in fast‑moving or stressed market conditions

If you believe you meet the above requirements and have the passion and drive to excel in this role, we invite you to submit your application. We apologies that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please click the 'Apply' button below or send through your most updated CV to cchen@captarpartners.com. We apologies that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Still considering? Contact Cathleen Chen on +852 3901 8731 for confidential discussion about it, we are always happy to help.