Associate Director, Equity Derivatives Structuring, Equity Derivatives

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

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking a senior professional to lead new product design and market exploration for the region and globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, cover key clients with the sales team, and drive delivery of complex, solution-based projects.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, a master’s degree or higher in mathematics or finance, and programming skills. Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred; associates may be considered for less experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in an investment bank.
• Strong quantitative background and programming skills.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design innovative financial products; conduct market exploration.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Lead region-wide projects ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Identify and originate new clients and business opportunities.

Education

Master’s degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering or related fields

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

New Product Design and Market Exploration:

• Develop and design innovative products tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market efficiently and effectively.

Client Coverage:

• Work closely with the sales team to cover key clients in the region and globally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.

Project Leadership:

• Lead complex, solution-based projects across the region, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and resources.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Business Development: Identify and originate new clients and business opportunities for the team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering or related fields.
• Experience working within an investment bank.
• Strong quantitative background and good programming skills.
• Team player, good personality and motivation.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua preferred).
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Associate.