Crédit Agricole CIB

Asia Credit Trader, Associate / Vice President

Crédit Agricole CIB  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025


Reference


2026-112957


Update date


01/06/2026


Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking


Job title

Asia Credit Trader, Associate / Vice President


Contract type

Permanent Contract


Job summary

** This position will be under the Employee Referral Program in Hong Kong.


Responsible for trading Credit products including Asian Credit Bonds and CDS within authorised trading limits, i.e. the risk parameters and designated currency and product limits. Also responsible for providing pricing on the Latam and EMEA credit markets for a varied customer base via the Sales Desk.

Trades are predominantly in the following currencies: USD, AUD, CNH, HKD, EUR.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Business Planning

  • Formulate trading strategies daily by analysing the latest market data and establishing positions to take advantage of market moves.
  • Execute transactions accurately and in accordance with established risk management procedures and risk parameters.
  • Develop CA-CIB’s profile and pricing capacity in Emerging Credit debt products on a global basis
  • Provide product pricing for both new products as well as specific client transactions. Pricing must ensure that the Bank is adequately compensated for the level of principal risk and the amount of balance sheet it dedicates to specific transactions.
  • Input all executed trades directly into the Front Office System; be aware of and keep updated on market changes.

2. Daily Trading & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Price and execute all client transactions in the market sector for which responsible.
  • Timely record and enter all transactions into front office trading systems with applicable trading procedures.
  • Provide best efforts in a timely fashion to resolve all trade breaks as reported by Back Office.

3. Management and Reporting

  • Report to the Head for Emerging Markets Trading Platform for Asia on the progress of the business and specific issues.

4. Risk

  • In conjunction with the Head for Emerging Markets Trading Platform for Asia to establish overall risk parameters.
  • Ensure adherence with regard to position and risk limits, market and counterparty risk.
  • Adhering to given risk limits at all times
  • Managing and hedging the overall risk of the credit portfolio on an intra and inter day basis

5. Counterparties and clients

  • Develop and maintain relationships with peers in other organisations.
  • Represent the firm with external organisations.

6. Communication

  • Attend regular conference calls with the team in Hong Kong to review market strategy, exchange ideas and inform of any important administrative matters.
  • Maintain contact with the Sales desks
  • Communicate to the management and concerned functions in case of problems.
  • Work closely with back office and middle office.

7. Systems Used

  • Internal: Outlook, Office, Intranet
  • External: Bloomberg, Reuters, Murex, Marketaxess, Tradeweb

8. Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, e.g. the Hong Kong Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy. Complete any mandatory training.
  • Comply with applicable conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator.


Supplementary Information

Key Internal Contacts

  • Chief Operating Officer (Global Business Manager)
  • Team members - discuss position-taking and exchange ideas
  • Market Activity Monitoring (MAM) / Market Risk – provision of P&L and risk reports
  • Sales desk – quote pricing to clients
  • Back office/ Middle office – to process trades and pick up errors

Key External Contacts

  • Clients and regulators
  • Counterparties
  • Clients where so request by sales desk
  • Brokers

SPECIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Secondary market making on Chinese credits with institutional and private investors. Supporting the primary function by providing liquidity on Cacib issued bonds. Cooperation with sales function to facilitate client flows. Adhering to advised limits and parameters while using prudent risk Management.

In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

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Position location


Geographical area

Asia, Hong Kong


City


HONG KONG

Candidate criteria


Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent


Academic qualification / Speciality

  • Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Mathematical/ Scientific area
  • Computer literate


Level of minimal experience

6-10 years


Experience

  • Experience in trading emerging credit products and manage a trading book
  • 7 years proven track record on managing emerging market credit products is preferrable


Required skills

  • Strong initiative
  • Team oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to think quickly, make decisions using good judgement and prioritise in busy trading situations
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure


Technical skills required

  • HKMA Registered License 1&4
  • An in-depth knowledge of the overall market.
  • IT literate
  • Thorough knowledge of financial derivatives including market liquidity (ability to enter or exit a position) and volatility (magnitude / speed of price change), pricing and trading/hedging strategies
  • Strong numeracy, analysis and spreadsheet skills.
Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole CIB

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, 9th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size in 2023 (The Banker, July 2024).

Nearly 8,600 employees across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa support Crédit Agricole CIB's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.

Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital markets activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.

The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Montrouge, FR
Year Founded
2004
Website
ca-cib.fr
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