We are seeking an experienced repo trader to join the Treasury function, to be based either in Hong Kong, Singapore or Tokyo. This is a critical, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of trading, treasury, and operations — partnering directly with Portfolio Managers and trading desks to manage repo financing, collateral optimisation, and balance sheet strategy.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and optimize financing for the APAC fixed income portfolio across repo, TRS, and other financing channels
- Partner with Traders & Portfolio Managers to provide actionable financing market color, pricing analysis, and counterparty intelligence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funding counterparties to improve pricing, increase capacity, diversify counterparty access, and support entry into new markets
- Work cross-functionally with business teams to support new business activity
- Proactively drive strategic initiatives to optimize funding of a growing FI portfolio
- Collaborate with Technology to enhance tooling, automate workflows, and refine existing financing infrastructure
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 7+ years of directly relevant repo experience with focus on APAC markets
- Strong understanding of APAC market structure (both DM and EM), counterparty landscape, and the practical considerations involved in financing fixed income positions across jurisdictions
- Proven ability to build strong internal partnerships and external counterparty relationships
- Demonstrated track record of improving processes, workflows, and infrastructure through automation and technology
- Strong analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency; Python and/or SQL preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively