Equities Trader

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Description

• Execute trades and identify trading strategies in APAC Equities, Futures and Options and Convertible Bond trading.
• You will collaborate with M&G investors, trading teams, investment teams and operations teams to generate and develop long-term trading strategies that are appropriate from a local market perspective and execute trades on a daily basis whilst maintaining order flow integrity.
• You will stay up-to-date on industry and market trends, economic data, company/sector news, trading algorithms, technologies, and regulatory issues to make informed trading decisions
• You will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships and act as a contact with external partners such as banks and brokerages.
• Work closely with portfolio managers to source liquidity, develop portfolio trading strategies and perform portfolio cash, risk and liquidity management.
• Exercise discipline and ensure consistency by identifying, navigating and mitigating operational and trading risks.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• You have 1 - 3 years of relevant trading experience, ideally in Asian equities, at an Asset Manager, Hedge Fund, Family Office, Bank, Brokerage or similar financial services firm.
• You are passionate about financial markets.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English speaker with strong communication skills. Other Asian languages is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of any programming language will be an added advantage i.e. Python and VBA
• You are outcome orientated and performance focused.
• You are able to multi-task effectively with strong attention to detail. Possesses quick and decisive thinking and the ability to perform in a dynamic environment
• You are a self-starter, collaborative and excel at developing working relationships.
• You have an interest in analytics, technology solutions, and data analysis.
• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognised institution
  
  

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.