Job Description

Location: HK / SG

We are expanding our Macro Rates team and are looking for a Proprietary Trader with deep expertise in Japan, Korea, and Australia interest rate markets. This role will drive our alpha-driven proprietary trading strategies in rates and bond futures across these key Asia-Pacific markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute proprietary trading strategies in Japan (JGBs), Korea (KTBs), and Australia (ACGBs) rates markets, including bond futures, interest rate swaps, and options
• Conduct detailed macroeconomic, interest rate, and cross-market analysis to identify trading opportunities in Asia-Pacific rates markets.
• Manage a trading book with disciplined risk oversight, ensuring consistent P&L generation and compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor market movements and dynamically adjust trading strategies in response to BOJ, BOK, and RBA policy decisions, as well as global macro trends.
• Collaborate closely with research, risk, and other traders to refine trading approaches and enhance market insights.
• Maintain deep knowledge of interest rate derivatives, bond futures, and associated liquidity and hedging dynamics in Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of proprietary trading experience in Japan, Korea, or Australia interest rate markets, with strong focus on government bonds and bond futures
• Proven track record in rates and derivatives trading with consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (CFA, FRM) are a plus.
• Proficiency with trading platforms and financial software.
• Strategic thinker with ability to interpret complex macroeconomic and market data.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-level English required; Japanese or Korean proficiency highly desirable.