about the team.
Growing Treasury team within a leading global financial firm, operating at the intersection of trading and funding. Manages high-volume financing activity across systematic and high-touch processes. We function as a critical bridge between internal asset management and market-making teams and outside financial counterparties, providing vital market color and solutions to drive firm-wide performance. We thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually curious environment.
about the job.
The Portfolio Finance Trader will be responsible for managing the firm's financing requirements across key products in the APAC region. This high-impact role requires the ability to consume large volumes of trading information, distill it into actionable strategy, and act quickly under dynamic market conditions.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Executing and managing large volumes of financing activity through systematic and high-touch processes.
Leveraging counterparty relationships to strategically source hard-to-borrow inventory.
Managing the entire financing trade lifecycle: rerates, recalls, buy-ins, returns, and refinancing opportunities.
Identifying and executing on optimization opportunities to enhance P&L.
Performing essential functions like FX hedging on the firm's currency exposure.
Collaborating with internal teams (Technology, Trading) to drive day-to-day process efficiencies.
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skills & experiences required.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a Quantitative field.
3-7 years of relevant professional experience in front-office trading.
Strong knowledge of relevant financial markets and instruments (e.g., Prime Brokerage, Swaps, Listed Derivatives, and FX), including associated financing, margin, and risks.
Demonstrated ability to function independently in a highly complex and dynamic environment, maintaining high ethical standards.
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for managing internal and external relationships.
In-depth understanding of market structure and regulatory rules across APAC markets.