Senior Associate/Assistant Vice President, Public Markets - Equity Trader (Derivatives focused)

Temasek Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Assistant Vice President focused on equity derivatives trading to join their London team. You will manage positions across cash equities and various derivatives, liaising with portfolio managers and improving trading processes. Applicants need 3-7 years of trading experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance or a related discipline. The role emphasizes operational control and collaboration within a multi-time-zone environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in trading, preferably in equities derivatives.
• Deep knowledge of equity derivatives and proven trading experience.
• Familiarity with execution management and trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage positions across cash equities and derivatives.
• Structure and price OTC derivative solutions.
• Liaise with portfolio managers for trade execution.
• Support improvements to trading processes.
• Prepare trade summaries and market updates.

Skills

Equity derivatives trading

Risk management

Market analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in programming (Excel/VBA/Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Associate/Assistant Vice President, Public Markets - Equity Trader (Derivatives focused)

Location: London, ENG, GB, SW1Y 6QY

Group: Temasek Global Investments

Department: Public Market Investment Strategies

Section: Public Markets

Job Type: Permanent

Introduction

Temasek’s Public Markets team sits within the firm’s Investment Group and serves as the centralized execution trading unit across the Singapore and London offices. The team is responsible for managing global public markets trading and structuring activities across asset classes, providing coverage from Asia open through U.S. close. The team executes trades to implement investment strategies, manage and monitor risk, and enhance returns for Temasek’s global portfolio. We are seeking an enterprising, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player to join our London team, working alongside the Singapore team, to support Temasek’s global investment and divestment activities. This role focuses on trading equities across both cash and derivatives, ensuring best-in-class execution and operational excellence across different regions.

Instruments include:

• OTC equity derivatives (single stock, ETF, index; vanilla and bespoke options, total return swaps)
• Listed options (including FLEX options) and futures
• Cash equities (including block, basket, and program trades)
• At times, there may also be a need to trade commodity futures and commodity options

This position is based permanently in London.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage positions across cash equities, OTC, and listed equity derivatives - with a focus on derivatives trading (OTC options, listed FLEX options)
• Structure and price OTC derivative solutions aligned with investment objectives and risk management needs
• Execute listed options, futures, and cash equity trades to implement tactical and strategic portfolio views
• Identify and execute block, basket, and liquidity-driven opportunities in collaboration with brokers and counterparties
• Liaise with portfolio managers, risk, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate trade execution
• Support ongoing improvements to execution systems, trading processes, and best practices
• Prepare and present trade summaries, market updates, and performance reviews to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of trading and portfolio execution capabilities, leveraging technology and data-driven execution strategies to enhance efficiency and scale
• Leverage AI tools to enhance day-to-day efficiency
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to build essential knowledge for success

Requirements

• Around 3-7 years of experience in trading either at buyside trading team, or sell side equities derivatives trading/structuring (public side) or equity-linked solutions / strategic equity teams (private side), with deep knowledge of equity derivatives and proven experience trading at least two of the following: OTC equity derivatives, listed options (incl. FLEX), futures, or cash equities.
• Experience spanning multiple product types is a plus
• Strong understanding of equity derivatives pricing, hedging, and market microstructure in equity markets
• Familiarity with execution management and trading systems
• Excellent attention to detail, strong risk discipline, and operational control mindset
• Proactive, enterprising, and collaborative, able to operate effectively in a multi-time-zone environment
• Strong communication and analytical skills; programming familiarity (Excel/VBA/Python) advantageous but not essential
• Strong willingness to leverage AI to improve work efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Solid knowledge of OTC and listed equity derivatives, including documentation and trade lifecycle
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation preferred
• Full-time, permanent position based in London