FAQs

What is prop trading? 

Proprietary trading refers to trading without customers. All positions are held by the company, and all profit or loss from those trades accrues internally.

Are you an hedge fund? 

We are not a hedge fund. A hedge fund trades on behalf of investors. Our firm is owned almost entirely by the staff.

Are employees entitled to purchase shares in the company?

Most senior staff members will be offered the chance to purchase shares. This is one of the major benefits of working at Eclipse for senior staff, and sets us apart from the competition. 

How has recent market volatility affected your business?

Our business model relies more on derivatives turnover than directional movements. Events in the stock market relating to subprime led to record volumes on some Asian exchanges, including Hong Kong.

If I start as a trainee trader, how long is the training program?

Training takes place over approximately the first three months, and once the trainee has passed regulatory exams, they can commence trading.

What are the work hours for all roles?

Most Eclipse staff work a 40 hour week.

As part of your IT team, will I code all the time? 

We expect solid software developers, not just coders. You will be involved in the requirement gathering stage as well as the design phase of the development lifecycle. This will require you to interact with the trading team as well as your fellow team members.