APAC Trader

Overview
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At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
What You Will Do
Execute single stock algorithm, block, and program Equities trades across the APAC region while seeking best execution
Collaborate with global investment team on execution strategy and liquidity needs
Conduct execution research in support of best execution and improving trading outcomes
Engage externally with vendors and counterparties to understand the market micro-structure context in which we operate
Leverage technology and analytics to improve MFS execution quality and liquidity access
Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant market color, content and liquidity opportunities to the investment team
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
Follow and support MFS policies and procedures, including best execution, trade allocation and more as required
Assume additional responsibilities as required
What We Are Looking For
Minimum of 5-10 years of Equities trading or related experience, including APAC-specific experience
Thorough understanding of relevant markets and investments
Willingness to build cross-asset trading skills
Willingness to work on a global platform with flex hours
Experience with order management systems, electronic trading platforms and traditional voice trading practices
Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Experience with KDB, R or Python preferred
What We Offer
At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. We provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at or email for assistance.
MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
Note: This listing includes seniority level, employment type, job function and industries from the posting as part of the description.
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