Associate Director, Delta One Trading, Equity Derivatives

CLSA; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CLSA Hong Kong seeks a seasoned quantitative trader support professional to assist traders in execution, hedging and market making. You will collaborate with sales to price client trades and partner with Risk, Finance and IT to enhance pricing and processes.

The role requires a strong Python background, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work across fast-paced, cross-functional teams to deliver robust trading solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in computer science, math, physics, engineering or quantitative finance.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Python programming is essential; other languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of tracking optimization or multi-factor risk modelling is advantageous.
• Strong communication and team skills, ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Support traders in daily trading activities including execution, hedging, and market making.
• Collaborate with Sales for client pricing and with Risk, Finance, Operations, Quant and Technology teams.
• Develop tactical tools to enhance pricing and trading decision processes.
• Work with senior traders to generate trade ideas and back-test strategies.
• Coordinate with MO, Operations and Settlement for booking and reconciliation.

Connaissances

Python programming

Quantitative finance

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree or higher in CS/Math/Physics/Engineering/Quantitative Finance

PhD would be advantageous

Outils

Other programming languages

Description du poste

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 5-8 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