Portfolio Finance Trader (SBL Specialist)

TL;DR

Portfolio Finance Trader (SBL Specialist): Managing daily financing operations and inventory management for the APAC region with an accent on stock borrowing, market opportunity identification, and securing hard-to-borrow assets. Focus on developing desk models, enhancing operational workflows, and automating processes to drive treasury efficiency.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai or Hong Kong

Company

A global quantitative research and trading firm applying cutting-edge technology and mathematical research to financial markets.

What you will do

• Support daily APAC inventory management and financial operations.
• Execute the full life cycle of the firm’s stock borrowing processes.
• Monitor borrow markets to identify trading opportunities and secure hard-to-borrow assets.
• Develop desk models and tools to increase operational efficiency and minimize errors.
• Partner with Risk and Clearing teams to support daily trading activities.
• Assist in identifying and implementing new procedures and process automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related fields.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in buy or sell-side Portfolio Finance, SBL Trading, or Repo roles.
• Proven experience covering major APAC markets.
• Technical proficiency in Python or other programming languages.
• Strong analytical and multitasking skills with ability to work under pressure.
• Must be based in Shanghai or Hong Kong.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique, innovation-driven culture emphasizing intellectual honesty and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work within a world-class global treasury function.
• Engagement with cross-functional teams across EMEA and US offices.
• Collaborative environment valuing individual talent and mutual respect.