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Key Responsibilities

1. Systems & Data Capability Maintenance

Risk Monitoring Systems

• Maintain and optimise internal risk monitoring tools
• Build and maintain real-time risk monitoring systems (Exposure/PnL/Risk Metrics)
• Improve automation of risk analysis processes

Market & Trading Data Analysis

• Process and analyse tick-level market data
• Analyse order lifecycle data (order placement, execution, and closure)
• Identify abnormal trading activities and execution issues

Trading System Integration

• Integrate with Liquidity Providers (LPs), Prime Brokers, and execution platforms
• Integrate with systems via FIX / REST / WebSocket APIs
• Assist in troubleshooting trading and system-related issues

Data Infrastructure

• Build and maintain trading databases and storage systems
• Develop and manage market and trading data pipelines
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and system stability

Data Visualisation

• Develop and maintain risk monitoring dashboards
• Deliver data insights through web-based tools, BI platforms, or Excel

2. Trading Risk Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor trading exposure, PnL, and margin levels in real time
• Analyse client trading activity and identify abnormal order flow (e.g., arbitrage, toxic flow)
• Monitor and evaluate execution quality (spreads, latency, liquidity performance)
• Support hedging activities and risk management adjustments
• Produce daily trading reports and assist with client execution-related inquiries

Requirements

• No prior experience required; fresh graduates and career switchers are welcome (training provided)
• Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields:
• Finance / Financial Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics / Statistics
• Candidates with relevant industry experience are not restricted to the above majors
• Strong interest in financial markets and trading mechanisms, good logical thinking and learning ability
• Ability to operate in a real-time trading environment with continuous monitoring requirements

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Basic data analysis skills (e.g., Excel/SQL/Python)
• Familiarity with API technologies (FIX / REST / WebSocket preferred)
• Knowledge of FX, CFDs, commodities, equity indices, or cryptocurrencies
• Trading or simulated trading experience
• Experience with dashboards, data visualization, or data pipeline development
• Understanding of trade execution, liquidity, or order flow analysis

Language Requirements

• Chinese Mandarin (spoken level) and English

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Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SW1H 0NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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• What is you expected salary for this role?
• Have you read and agree to CBCX’s Applicant Privacy Notice regarding how your personal data is collected, used, shared, and retained for recruitment purposes?

Language:

• Mandarin (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person