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THE ROLE
MFS is establishing a Singapore-based trading footprint as part of our global consolidated trading team. The Head of APAC Trading will champion ongoing cross-asset efforts to improve execution quality and liquidity access in the region, with a primary focus on Equities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Execute single stock and program Equities trades across the APAC region while seeking best execution, as well as occasional credit and rates trades.
- Manage strategic external trading relationships in the region.
- Manage other Asia-focused traders.
- Collaborate with global investment teams on execution strategy and market access.
- Leverage technology and analytics to improve MFS execution quality and liquidity access in the region.
- Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant market color, content and liquidity opportunities to the investment team.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders across the firm to mitigate risk in the trading process.
- Collaborate with and assist functional teams throughout the firm, including operations, compliance, client services and the broader trading team.
- Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships for the purpose of delivering on the above responsibilities.
- As a material risk personnel, follow, support and be accountable for MFS policies and procedures, including standards of conduct, best execution, trade allocation and more as required.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum of 15+ years of Equities trading or related experience
- Thorough understanding of relevant markets and investments
- Experience with order management systems, electronic trading platforms and traditional voice trading practices
- Facility with TCA and the application of analytics to improve the trading process; coding skills a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
- Fluency in English
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What we offer:
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