Trader

Company Description

LEO Wealth is an independent, partner-owned wealth management firm with offices in the United States and Asia, serving cross-border families in over 30 countries. We are committed to providing objective advice, global investment expertise, and long-term client partnerships. With approximately USD 5 billion in assets under management, our primary focus is on discretionary managed accounts. Our Asia offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo offer specialised U.S. and Japanese tax advisory services. Our US offices support Texas and regional clients, as well as international clients across the U.S. In our locations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Dallas Fort Worth, our professionals deliver comprehensive guidance to private clients and corporations, supporting global citizens in achieving and protecting their wealth across borders.

Role Description

We are seeking a Trader to join our Texas office as part of our global Investment Team. The successful candidate:

• Has experience in the financial industry and in monitoring, decision making and trading portfolio investments
• Has excellent knowledge of trading processes at Schwab, Fidelity and ideally Interactive Brokers, as well as other US trading platforms
• Is eager to become well-versed in all Leo products and investment strategies
• Will have the opportunity to use his/her experience to implement new, and improve existing, policies/procedures and to help set up controls and best practices within our investment team
• Will work seamlessly with colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo
• Will represent the Investment Team and its views to the company’s clients, including helping clients decide their asset allocation, conducting portfolio reviews, providing market outlooks, etc.
• Will be involved in the research, development, and management of global cross-asset class investment portfolios.
• Approaches all new ideas with a critical mind
• Will report to the firm’s Head of Investment Solutions (based in Hong Kong)

Responsibilities:

Implementation – 60%

• Oversee trading of all US-custodied client portfolios on a day-to-day basis
• Become familiar with all client holdings and implement and rebalance strategies in client accounts as needed
• Understand the trading process and seek to improve / automate where possible
• Participate in and help improve the QA process, including cash and actual vs target exposure monitoring
• Help ensure compliance with all regulations and procedures

Client – 20%

• Represent the investment function with clients as needed, communicating strategy, conducting portfolio reviews and summarizing market activity
• Become part of the service team (across investments, tax, estate and planning) for certain US-based clients
• Create presentations explaining performance and contributors to returns
• Ongoing support for client team with regard to their clients’ investment needs
• Answer client queries regarding their portfolios, potential investments and markets overall

Research – 20%

• Understand and contribute to the firm’s investment research process
• Read 3rd party research and form investment views; participate in team debates
• Review portfolio positions/allocations, recommend changes
• Meet with managers, monitor their funds, conduct DD on new funds, help clients monitor their 3^rd party positions
• Present own and team’s views via written reports and presentations

Requirements:

• University degree
• 5 to 15 years of investment experience
• Portfolio management or trading experience with Schwab, Fidelity and other US custodians
• Attention to detail, patience and strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings to connect with Asia-based teams
• The successful candidate must have the confidence and ability to persuasively interact with colleagues, management, and clients
• Ability to work efficiently and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Currently licensed to perform investment and trading activities in the US

Remuneration:

• Base monthly salary depending on experience, annual bonus depending on work performance, medical insurance.
• Being part of a fast-growing business with opportunities for personal growth in an environment that places emphasis on mentoring and continued education