Associate, Equity

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is seeking an Associate, Equity to support day-to-day processing of Equity Derivatives and Structured Products, manage lifecycle events, and ensure accurate settlement and reporting. The role requires 3–5 years in related areas and proficiency with Excel and trading systems.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Operations, maintain market data, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. HK-based opportunity with competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, Structured Products, Delta One, Middle Office, Operations, or Trade Support.
• Knowledge of ELN/ELS, TRS, equity swaps, options, and other equity-linked products.
• Understanding of trade life-cycle events.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with trading, booking, or reconciliation systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with UAT, process improvement, automation, or system enhancement projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day processing of Equity Derivatives and Structured Products, including ELN/ELS, TRS, equity swaps, and options.
• Manage trade life cycle events, including bookings, amendments, unwinds, exercises, and maturities.
• Process coupon payments, fixings, corporate actions, redemption's, and other structured product events.
• Perform trade, position, and cash reconciliations and resolve breaks with relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with Trading, Sales, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Maintain market and reference data for equities, indices, and structured products.
• Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support UAT, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and new product on-boarding.
• Prepare reports and provide timely updates on portfolio activities and key operational metrics.

Skills

Equity Derivatives

Structured Products

Delta One

Middle Office

Operations

Trade Support

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Tools

Trading systems

Reconciliation systems

Excel

Job description

• Leading European bank
• Great career path

About Our Client

Leading European bank.

Job Description

As an Associate, Equity, your main responsibilities will include:

• Support day-to-day processing of Equity Derivatives and Structured Products, including ELN/ELS, TRS, equity swaps, and options.
• Manage trade life cycle events, including bookings, amendments, unwinds, exercises, and maturities.
• Process coupon payments, fixings, corporate actions, redemption's, and other structured product events.
• Perform trade, position, and cash reconciliations and resolve breaks with relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with Trading, Sales, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Maintain market and reference data for equities, indices, and structured products.
• Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support UAT, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and new product on-boarding.
• Prepare reports and provide timely updates on portfolio activities and key operational metrics.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate, Equity should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, Structured Products, Delta One, Middle Office, Operations, or Trade Support.
• Knowledge of ELN/ELS, TRS, equity swaps, options, and other equity-linked products.
• Understanding of trade life-cycle events.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with trading, booking, or reconciliation systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with UAT, process improvement, automation, or system enhancement projects is an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Competitive package.