Delta One and Financing Trader

Squarepoint Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Trader to enhance their EFP trading strategies and optimize equity financing structures. This role involves collaboration across teams to implement advanced trading processes, requiring a strong academic background in finance and programming skills. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach to identifying and maximizing trading opportunities in Asian markets.

Qualifications

• Trading experience or knowledge of equity delta one (2-3 years).
• Familiarity with programming languages like VBA or Python.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and trade EFP opportunities across Asian markets.
• Identify and evaluate carry trade opportunities for portfolio enhancement.
• Collaborate with teams to design and streamline trading processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaborative

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Finance

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

We’re looking to add a Trader to our team in Singapore or Dubai with focus on EFP trading, equity financing trading structures and inventory optimization. This role sits within a fast-growing central function that oversees and supports global strategies, providing exposure to trading across multiple asset classes.

Position Overview :

• Actively monitor and trade EFP opportunities across Asian markets, accounting for the unique characteristics and nuances of each country
• Identify and evaluate carry trade opportunities to enhance portfolio returns
• Collaborate with quant teams, banks, and operations to design and refine trading setups and streamline processes
• Implement optimization strategies at the firm level, including corporate action elections and capital reduction
• Enhance trading tools to ensure scalability and effectiveness

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Finance, quantitative or related field
• 2-3 years of trading experience or knowledge of equity delta one, ideally across several Asia emerging markets and the MSCI complex
• Familiarity with programming language such as VBA or Python
• Detail focused and ability to work with Technology and Quants to build sustainable systems
• Methodical : Able to prioritize and execute critical tasks under pressure