Trading Desk Associate

Susquehanna is growing across APAC and were expanding our Hong Kong team with a Trading Desk Associate. This role sits at the heart of our trading operation supporting traders and ensuring our desks run with accuracy speed and control.

As a Trading Desk Associate you will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function. You will act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers traders or brokers when it comes to executing orders per the request of traders.

Traders will depend on your assistance for maintaining trade positions profit and loss (P&L) reports and information exchange. This role will give you the opportunity to enter the dynamic environment of trading with a team of knowledgeable role offers strong learning opportunities and direct insight into a fast-paced trading environment. While the role is primarily aligned to Hong Kong market hours youll collaborate with regional APAC teams (including Australia) as part of day-to-day support and handovers.

What youll do

• Reconcile trades transactions and positions across Asia trading activity

• Prepare and submit delivery instructions for proprietary trading

• Maintain positions P&L and real-time desk information

• Support operational processes to meet regulatory and exchange requirements

• Use trading and desk tools under trader instruction (including algorithmic tools where applicable)

• Update and maintain trading systems proprietary applications and Excel tools

• Liaise with traders brokers dealers/counterparties clearing firms and internal teams

• Assist with execution support recaps/reporting and post-trade issue resolution

• Contribute to automation and process-improvement projects including testing and rollout support

• Operate effectively on the trading floor and stay composed during time-sensitive situations

We are looking for someone who is technically strong curious and thrives in a fast-paced trading environment.

You will bring:

• Experience in a trading operations role (or similar desk-aligned function)

• Strong technical skills proficiency in Excel; experience with Python or SQL is a strong plus

• Interest in automation and improving front-office processes through technology

• Knowledge of equities and equity derivatives or a proven solid foundation with ability to learn quickly (broader product exposure including convertible bonds and/or fixed income is beneficial but not required)

• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills

• Fluency in English plus a local language (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) to support day-to-day interaction with the local market and counterparties

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

• A self-starter mindset quick learner resourceful proactive

• A reliable positive flexible team approach including willingness to collaborate across APAC as needed

• Ability to work calmly under pressure

• A humble approachcomfortable asking questions and seeking clarity

Whats in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership
• Private healthcare with medical dental and vision benefits available.
• Further your learning and career development with our Education Assistance program.
• Employee Referral program for successfully referring high calibre talent to Susquehanna
• A lunch allowance stipend for each day you are in the office
• Regular social and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Susquehannas matching charity gift program

About Susquehanna

What we do

Susquehannas deep integration of trading technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonableadjustmentsduring the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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