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The Macro Sales team covers institutional clients across Asia on rates and FX. We provide market colour, trade ideas and execution across government bonds, interest-rate derivatives, FX and government repo products, working closely with Trading, Research and other internal partners.

We are looking for a trainee to join the team and work directly alongside senior salespeople covering global asset managers, hedge funds, insurers and banks. This is a practical, immersive role built to develop the next generation of sales talent.

The ideal candidate should complete their graduation requirements and is available to start the position from Sep 2026 onwards. Trainee program is one year to begin with and possible for extension up to 2 years in total, subject to performance and business needs. At the end of the program, you will be considered for a permanent role based on your performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales on daily coverage: market updates, trade ideas, pitch materials and client notes

• Monitor rates, FX and rates repo markets (including Asia local markets such as HKD, CNH and KRW) and flag relevant moves, flows and opportunities

• Assist with trade execution, booking, recaps and post-trade follow-up

• Help with client onboarding, KYC and coordination with Trading, Research, Middle Office and Operations

• Maintain flow records, activity reports and other management information

• Join client meetings and calls as appropriate and take on increasing coverage over time

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

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• Master/ Bachelor degree holders, with strong academic background in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related Science or Engineering discipline with less than 12 months' full-time experiences

• Prior internship experience in global markets — sales, trading or research — is preferred

• Sharp analytical skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to perform accurately under pressure

• Genuine passion for financial markets and macroeconomics

• A high-energy, intellectually curious self-starter with a commercial mindset and a collaborative, team-first approach

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Python or AI-related tools is highly valued; familiarity with Bloomberg is an advantage