Emerging Markets Rates Trader

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

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.

The Emerging Markets Rates Trader provides timely and accurate dealing services for clients in the assigned area, manages the firm's inventory and trading risk under supervision and as assigned in compliance with all applicable regulation within a given business area.

As Our Emerging Markets Rates Trader You Will

• Maintain various risk positions and manage within position limits, providing liquidity and trade ideas to clients while trading within set limits to help the trading team achieve a given revenue target
• Ensure correct ticket entry and order routing, maintain communication with sales desk and assist in resolving any settlement problems, ensure ticket entry completion and provide general trading activity support, as necessary
• Provide consistent pricing and market making to sales force and target clients
• Monitor daily electronic trading activity and determine where certain trades should be routed for execution, review all activity for accuracy of account information
• Execute firm and customers' trades in accordance with desk Volcker designation and may contribute to the formulation of trading strategies
• Ensure all trades are booked to front office position keeping system on the day they are executed
• Reconcile daily and/or monthly reports, as assigned
  
  

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

• Strong quantitative academic background (Engineering, Math, Physics, Statistics)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Pragmatic, proactive, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to tackle quantitative problems with detail-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of computer programming applied to problem solving and data management
• Interest in financial derivatives and its various applications
  
  

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 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!

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

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.