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Junior D1 Trader, Equity Derivatives
CITIC CLSA
London
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Junior D1 Trader to join their dynamic trading team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the European and US Total Return Swap book, execute trades, and analyze market trends to uncover trading opportunities. This position demands a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Collaborating with traders across regions, you will develop systematic tools and strategies while monitoring market conditions. If you are motivated and possess a solid foundation in finance or related fields, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in trading.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to think quickly and critically in trading scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Managing the European and US TRS book and hedging risks.
- Analyzing market conditions and identifying trading opportunities.
- Developing systematic tools and strategies for transaction analysis.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Junior D1 Trader will assume a vital role in our trading team, focusing on the European and US TRS (Total Return Swap) book. As a Junior D1 Trader, you will be responsible for executing trades, hedging risks, and analyzing market trends to identify potential trading opportunities. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Managing the European and US TRS book. Hedging risks of the book in the European and US market opening time.
- Analyzing the inventory stability and looking for outperformance opportunities.
- Developing systematic tools for transaction analysis.
- Developing systematic hedging/alpha strategies for the EMEA/US markets.
- Monitoring the automated trading program developed by the EQD BJ team during London hours.
- Collaborating with traders from other regions on cross-region arbitrage opportunities.
- Monitoring and analyzing market conditions, news, and events to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Exploring and analyzing diverse datasets to identify trading opportunities and market trends.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Fluency in English; Chinese language skills are desirable.
- Coding skills are preferred.
- Strong work ethic and motivation.
- Ability to think quickly and critically, solving problems related to trading, risk, and operations.
- Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team.
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