VP, Equity Sales Trader, Global Financial Markets

About the role

DBS's Global Financial Market (GFM) serves corporate and financial institution clients with hedging and investment solutions, covering foreign exchange, interest rates and derivatives. As VP, Equity Sales Trader you will lead the relationship with institutional clients and execute their equity orders, based in One Island East.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, understanding their investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs.
• Execute client orders for equity and equity-related products, including ordinary shares, ETFs, synthetic and complex ETFs.
• Provide general information on investment products and market insights, and consistently share trading ideas with internal and external clients with a sound basis.
• Use order management systems for trade input and ensure proper documentation and justification for trades.
• Collaborate with Middle Office and other teams to ensure smooth trade processing and a smooth client journey.
• Comply with high standards of business conduct, local regulations and internal guidelines.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Equity Sales Trader in an institutional setting, preferably in Global Financial Markets or a similar environment.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or a related field; a master's degree or professional certification such as CFA is an advantage.
• Appropriate licenses and certifications for trading equities in Hong Kong.
• High level of integrity, awareness of information-sharing rules and execution principles.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of equity products: cash equities, equity derivatives (options, futures, swaps), ETFs, SPACs and private equity funds.
• Understanding of financial markets, trading dynamics and regulatory frameworks (e.g. SFC, HKMA, MAS guidelines).
• Familiarity with trading platforms such as Fidessa and Bloomberg.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hiring process is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The position is full time, regular schedule.