Junior Trader/Trade Support

Job Level: Professional

Location:

HK

Area of Expertise: Asset & Investment Management

Unit: Allianz Global Investors

Employing Entity: AllianzGI Asia Pacific Lt

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Job: Not applicable

Employment Type: Permanent

ID: 96104

Position Cluster: n.a.

Join us now as Trader in Hong Kong within the Trade Support Group under Regional Asia Pacific Trading Department.

What you do

Trading Services - Junior Trader or Trade Support Staff:

Manage commission data, targets versus actuals numbers’ , reports, and CSA information.
Generate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual transaction and market reports for management.
Monitor daily post-trade executions using Virtu’s TCA reports.
Cross-check Traders’ orders by market at End of Day for accuracy and discrepancies.
Develop and maintain automated reporting pipelines for trade execution metrics (Python/VBA), with visualizations in PowerBI/Databricks.
Track IPO and placement paperwork, ensure allocation fairness, maintain IPO summary data, and provide compliance information.
Provide re-charge and transfer pricing data for AllianzGI AP, JP, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan to Finance & Compliance.
Compile daily market news for morning meetings and prepare mid-market updates for equity emails.
Respond promptly to compliance queries and collaborate with the manager.
Use Bloomberg AIM extensively and understand its key functions.
Stay updated on IPOs and ECM deals, share info with the investment team, work with brokers as needed.
Resolve settlement issues, liaise between brokers and settlements, handle trading paperwork.
Continuously review workflows, seek improvements, and stay informed about advanced trading technologies.

Cash Support Tasks:

Placing fixed cash deposits per Portfolio Managers (PM’s) instructions.
Update Unit Trust Transactions & handle some Fund of Fund (FOF).

FX and FFX Trading & Execution Tasks:

Able to execute FX and FX Forward (FFX) orders as per PM’s instructions.
Monitoring FX (TCA) reports and continually look for areas of improvement.

Other Asset Classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives), 2nd stage within first 24-36 months:

Depending on candidate’s aptitude and progression in above TSG tasks, we would expect this trade support staff or junior trader to fully learn about the other asset classes we trade on the desk and work with other traders on their executions.
Negotiate with brokers in the event we receive a sub-standard execution not following our instructions, and at the same time keep the relationship professional.
Learn how to network and scour the market discreetly to identify flow and matching opportunities.

What you bring

Attain full SFC license qualifications after immediately taking exams for Type 1, 2 and 9 licenses. Over time there may be several other licenses that are required.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science or related fields. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Knowledge and proficiency will be built in Bloomberg Trading functions AIM, EMSX, TSOX, etc, and custodial systems extensively.
Strong technical (Python, SQL, Excel VBA, as well as SAP Business Object reporting software, PowerBI, Databricks and database management is a plus.
Experience in middle or back-office roles on buy or sell side helpful in understanding the full life cycle of trade executions.
Experience handling projects, corporate actions, settlement, funds accounting experience an advantage.
Highly ethical & thoughtful work habits with a strong desire to understand various regulatory environments.
Disciplined, well organised, & able to pay close attention to details in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful working environment.
Results Oriented and organized working style with strong self-learning skills.
Be a great teammate, highly reliable, exhibit strong communication skills and have willingness to take ownership.
English fluency critical, but other Asian languages beneficial.
AI skills: Microsoft CoPilot

What we offer

Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
… and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.  

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

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