Associate Cross - Asset Trader at Man Group

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, SQL, Financial Market Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, AI Model Integration, Trade Execution, Broker Relationship Management, Mandarin Proficiency, Risk Management, Best Execution, Alpha Retention, Order Placement

Industry

Investment Management

Description

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can To provide execution and order placement services to Man's investment engines. Responsibilities: Regulatory and legal framework Be aware of and act in accordance with the regulatory and legal framework governing the trader's activities, including any relevant market abuse rules To the extent applicable, understand and abide by relevant market risk limits and thresholds and prudential levels Policies and Procedures Know, understand and comply with Man's Global Compliance policies and any internal procedures relevant to the trader's business activities and with the requirements set out in Man's Staff Handbook and Global Code of Ethics as well as any global, regional and local compliance manuals Obtain appropriate authorisation to trade pursuant to the PM's recorded instructions Report regularly to their appointed line manager At the end of each day, ensure that all transactions for which the trader is responsible for executing, have been recorded in the trading system correctly Report any potential regulatory concerns to Compliance and to the appointed line manager. This Best Execution Continue to improve process to ensure Man meets its Best Execution obligations for Maximise alpha retention post investment decision through: - Robust framework for continuous evaluation and improvement of the execution process to minimise slippage and explicit trading costs - Application of quantitative methods combined with trading experience to decide and discuss with the PM, the optimal execution strategy to best match the PM’s trading and investment objectives Leverage Trading Develop trading technology to improve execution toolkit Embrace technology to help automate workflow Drive development of our trading platform, infrastructure and technology. Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve performance of our systematic and discretionary strategies. Possess a strong understanding of Technology and a forward-thinking mindset, staying ahead of emerging developments and their practical applications. Intermediate to advanced understanding of AI models and the ability to integrate AI-driven practices into trading desk workflows to drive meaningful optimisation. Broker Execution Evaluation/Review Oversight of broker roster and ensuring proper allocation of flow keeping in mind metrics of broker performance, coverage model, execution research and operational efficiency Feedback to executing brokers of areas of improvement, ranking etc. Prime Broker relationship management, to maintain and optimise said relationships Liaison with operations teams to ensure no disruption or backlog with the brokers resulting in process bottlenecks leading to missed opportunities on the execution front in Operational & Workflow Considerations Ability to raise/cancel an order ticket, based on the PM’s recorded instructions, if required (this should not be viewed as standard practise) Continue to be able to view PM’s holdings Assist Middle Office to ensure timely matching of trades Liaison with stock loan desk 0-2 years Intermediate skill level - programming language such as Python, SQL Solid general understanding of financial markets, complemented by a genuine enthusiasm and keen interest in market dynamics. · Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm. Strong academic record and a degree from a leading university. Attention to detail and disciplined. Able to work under pressure and in a high-paced environment, with the Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving. Curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative, willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm. Strong inter-personal skills to enable communication across investment management teams and regions. Clear, concise, and transparent communicator. Team player, collaborative, customer-focused and results-driven. Strong proficiency in Mandarin both written and verbal Willingness to travel and work from our Shanghai office Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact .

Responsibilities

Provide execution and order placement services to investment engines while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Focus on maximizing alpha retention through quantitative methods and improving trading technology and infrastructure.