Equity Execution Trader
Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors
Equity Execution Trader
Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors
Institutional asset manager for special situations
CCaventus Asset Management · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · — · Posted 2026-03-25
Workplace: on_site
A leading alternative investment manager is looking to expand the team through the addition of a Junior Equity and or Equity Execution trader. In this role, this individual will work with the Investment team internationally. Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups.
Responsibilities:
- Provide risk and market risk analysis and oversight to internal and external derivatives and securities finance platforms including Global Arbitrage & Trading, Fixed Income & Currencies and Equities;.
- Transaction cost analysis projects and other quantitative research projects associated with the trading and investment management process;
- Analyze securities finance and derivative transactions in the context of counterparties' overall trading and investment strategies;
- Familiarity with OTC derivative products including equity swaps/Options ( OTC and exchange), credit derivatives, FX forward contracts and securities finance and Repos;
- Perform pre-trade data quality check; monitor portfolio risk; monitor corporate actions and other adjustments to the group’s portfolios;
- Understanding of Standing Orders and Policies: SO Series 6 - Securities. Finance and SO Series 7 - Trading Credit Risk Management and, Loans, and Collateral Securities; Relevant qualifications for APAC exchanges
- Understanding of major Asian Equity markets ( HK/China/Australia/Japan/Korea).
- Understanding of trading documentation including the ISDA Master Agreement; Inclusive of Equity swaps/CFDs
- Understanding of securities regulations governing mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds and other institutional counterparties;
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
- BA (or equivalent) with finance or economic focus; ideally quantitative or accounting undergrad
- Experience with merger arb/relative value trade execution
- Ability to execute basic credit/bond transactions
- Basic risk arbitrage analytics maintenance
- Knowledge of convertibles, bonds, bank debts, CDS, derivatives, options, etc. and related documentations;
- Understanding of credit risk inducing policy, process and measurement
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- 2-4 years trading experience, including Market and Credit Risk, preferably at a hedge fund
- Knowledge of Swaps/CFDs/Repos among other asset classes
Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Arena Investors Quaestor Advisors (Arena Investors) is an institutional asset manager that provides flexible capital solutions in special situations. It sources and structures investments customized to clients’ needs, often going beyond what traditional banks can offer. The firm works with a wide range of asset classes and industries, and its approach focuses on delivering capital quickly and effectively even when deals are complex or non-traditional. The main way its products work is by deploying capital through transactions that require creative structuring and timing to fit unique situations, rather than standard bank loans. Arena differentiates itself through its global footprint, depth of experience, comfort with complexity, and ability to move fast under tight time constraints, enabling deals that others may not address. The company’s goal is to help clients access capital in challenging or illiquid situations by offering flexible, tailored investment solutions worldwide.
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