Maybank Securities, a leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US, offers a comprehensive suite of services. These include corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electronic/Sales Trader to join and lead our listed derivatives initiative, with a focus on futures and options across Asian markets. This is a mid level role for an individual capable of operating independently, managing client relationships, maintaining platforms stabilities , product solutioning from front to back office workflow and overseeing execution across both voice and electronic channels. The role requires exposure in Asian listed derivatives markets, combined with strong electronic trading and technology capabilities, including connectivity, FIX protocol, Middle office , back office and platform integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of institutional clients, including broker-dealers, across listed futures and options in Asia
- Execute client orders across voice and electronic channels, ensuring best execution and high service standards
- Lead the day-to-day running of the sales trading desk, including workflow, risk awareness, and client coverage
- Drive trading volumes and revenue generation through proactive client engagement and idea generation
- Partner with Technology, and Operations teams to optimise execution workflows and platform performance
- Support onboarding of clients onto electronic trading platforms, including DMA and algorithmic execution solutions
- Oversee and troubleshoot FIX connectivity, order routing, and trading infrastructure issues in coordination with internal teams
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk/compliance policies across all trading activities
- Provide market colour, trade ideas, and execution strategy insights to clients
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of experience in sales trading or execution trading, with a strong focus on listed futures and options
- Proven experience in Asian derivatives markets (e.g., SGX, HNX, MDEX, HKEX, TFEX, JPX, NSE, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to run a desk independently and manage institutional client relationships
- Strong understanding of electronic trading ecosystems, including DMA, algorithms, and market structure
- Hands-on experience with FIX protocol, trading connectivity, and front-to-back trading infrastructure
- Solid knowledge of derivatives products, margining, and risk considerations
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of revenue generation
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing client relationships in Asia institutional derivatives markets
- Experience working with multi-asset electronic trading platforms
- Familiarity with exchange connectivity, colocation, and low-latency trading environments
- Hold a valid MAS license for Dealing in Capital Markets Products
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and run a key trading desk within a growing platform
- Access to institutional client base and electronic trading infrastructure
- Competitive compensation aligned with performance
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
