Junior Equity Derivatives Trader - Europe/US Ops

CLSA Global Markets Pte Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking a Junior Trader for Equity Derivatives. The candidate will manage the European and US Total Return Swap book, analyze market conditions, and develop trading strategies. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, is required. Strong analytical and communication skills in both English and Chinese are essential for success in this role, along with the ability to work under pressure in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, ideally with D1 trading exposure.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Coding skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the European and US Total Return Swap book.
• Analyse inventory stability and identify outperformance opportunities.
• Develop systematic transaction analysis tools and hedging strategies.
• Monitor automated trading programs during overnight hours.
• Work with traders from other regions on cross-region arbitrage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Fast thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences or Engineering

Job description

A financial services firm in London is seeking a Junior Trader for Equity Derivatives. The candidate will manage the European and US Total Return Swap book, analyze market conditions, and develop trading strategies. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, is required. Strong analytical and communication skills in both English and Chinese are essential for success in this role, along with the ability to work under pressure in a team environment.