Associate, Delta One Index Trading, Equity Derivatives

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking a Python-focused quantitative role to support traders daily, execute trades, hedge, and provide risk management insights.

You will collaborate with Sales, Risk, Finance, Operations, and IT, develop tactical tools, and back-test trading ideas with senior traders. A Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Python programming is essential.
• Knowledge of tracking optimization or factor risk modelling is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support traders in daily work including trading, bookings, risk management, and resolving issues.
• Execute, hedge, and market-make.
• Collaborate with Sales to price for clients.
• Work with Risk, Finance, Ops, Quant and IT teams.
• Develop tactical tools to improve pricing and trading decisions.
• Support and enhance existing processes and infra.
• Generate trade ideas with senior traders and back-test strategies.
• Coordinate with MO, Operations and Settlement for bookings and reconciliation.

Skills

Python

Programming languages

Education

Master’s degree or above

Quant Finance

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support traders in their daily work which includes trading, bookings, risk management, and resolving trading related issues.
• Responsible for execution, hedging, and market making.
• Work closely with the Sales team to provide pricing for clients facing business.
• Work closely with Risk, Finance, Operation, Quant and Technology teams.
• Work with Quant and IT on systems developments, engage in regular meetings, and follow up on the progress.
• Collecting requirements and developing tactical tools to enhance efficiency in pricing and trading decision making process.
• Support and enhance existing business processes and related infrastructure.
• Work with senior traders to generate trade ideas, identify trading opportunities, and back-test strategies.
• Work with MO team, Operations and Settlement team for booking and reconciliation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in computer science, math, physics, engineering or quantitative finance. PhD degree would be advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Python programming is essential. Other programming languages skill is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of tracking optimization or multi-factor risk modelling will be a plus.
• Good team work and communication skills, both written and oral
• Good analytical skills, a logical approach to problem solving, be able to work in a fast-paced environment liaising with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements and be able to prioritize work under pressure with minimal supervision for the level of experience
• Self-motivated, self-driven and lifetime learner, and be able to bring positivity and enthusiasm in trying to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations