Repo Trader, APAC

Repo Trader, Asia Pacific

A CAREER WITH POINT72’S FIXED INCOME FINANCING TEAM
The Fixed Income Financing Desk is responsible for financing the firm’s fixed income positions in the most cost-efficient way possible, optimising funding flows and balance sheet usage. Our group works closely with the firm’s Portfolio Managers and Compliance, Tax, Technology, and Operations teams.
We are looking for a professional with experience trading repo in JGBs and other APAC markets. A successful candidate will bring working knowledge of sovereign fixed income markets to assist Point72’s fixed income financing efforts in APAC. The position can be based in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Tokyo.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
In this role, you will assist the fixed income financing efforts of the firm in APAC. This role requires a large degree of autonomy and would suit a self-starter looking to make an impact. Specifically, you will:

• Maintain trade life cycles and position management
• Execute and book trades and ensure settlement
• Identify trade discrepancies and ensure timely resolution
• Compile and distribute market color to traders and portfolio managers
• Maintain and leverage relationships with counterparties
• Continuously look to improve existing processes
• Become the trusted go-to person for APAC fixed income financing to portfolio managers, execution traders, and other internal stakeholders
• Partner with colleagues across the Treasury team within APAC and globally on initiatives including, but not limited to:
o Enhancing data, reporting, and workflow technology to improve efficiency
o Strategically advancing the firm’s partnerships with key counterparties
o Exchanging subject matter expertise with colleagues in other functions
• Partner with Compliance, Tax, Technology, and Operations

WHAT’S REQUIRED
• At least two years of experience in an APAC repo trading role
• Strong working knowledge of sovereign fixed income markets, knowledge of credit and emerging markets desirable
• Ability to build meaningful sell-side relationships with an understanding of the need to maintain gross balances with individual dealers
• Good understanding of BoJ operations and general JPY money market functionality
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate market color to traders and portfolio managers
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Strong understanding of Operations’ role within a hedge fund and the trade settlement process
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and D2C repo execution systems like GLMX, Tradeweb, and BTQ.
• Experience using Bloomberg
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
• Health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive retirement program

ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about.