Equity Derivatives Trader

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an Executive Director - Equity Derivatives Trader to lead its trading team in London or Hong Kong. This key role focuses on structured solutions and single stock exotics trading, requiring extensive experience and a strong risk management capability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in equity derivatives trading.
• Expertise in structured products and single stock exotics.
• Experience in convertible bond structures and hybrid instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead trading of structured equity derivatives with a focus on single stock exotics.
• Manage the structured solutions trading book.
• Develop trading strategies involving convertible bonds.

Skills

Equity Derivatives Trading

Structured Products

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Pricing Models

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Job Title: Executive Director - Equity Derivatives Trader
Location: London or Hong Kong

Overview:
A leading global financial institution is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Executive Director to join its Equity Derivatives Trading team. This role is pivotal in driving the structured solutions and single stock exotics trading business, with a strong emphasis on innovation, risk management, and client-centric structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the trading of structured equity derivatives, with a primary focus on single stock exotics and structured products.
• Manage and grow the structured solutions trading book, delivering bespoke strategies tailored to institutional and corporate client needs.
• Develop and execute trading strategies involving convertible bonds, particularly in transforming credit instruments into equity-linked products.
• Collaborate closely with structuring, sales, and risk teams to deliver innovative and profitable solutions.
• Monitor and manage risk exposures across complex derivative structures, ensuring alignment with internal risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the equity derivatives platform, identifying new opportunities and market trends.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record (10+ years) in equity derivatives trading, with deep expertise in structured products and single stock exotics.
• Strong understanding of convertible bond structures and experience in hybrid credit-equity instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate consistent P&L in volatile market conditions.
• Deep knowledge of pricing models, volatility surfaces, and exotic option structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across global teams.
• Experience in either London or Hong Kong markets is highly desirable.