Associate / Vice President, Equity Derivatives Option Trader

Randstad Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong seeks an Associate to VP for a leading international investment bank's equity derivatives desk. The role focuses on trading global EQD, structuring FCNs, and managing volatility exposure.

You will price and risk-manage FCNs and other exotic instruments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a quantitative field with at least 2 years’ equity derivatives experience, and possess strong programming skills

Qualifications

• Degree holder or above in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in equity derivatives trading.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage trading portfolios across global equity derivatives (EQD).
• Price, risk-manage, and trade FCNs and other exotic or flow derivative instruments.
• Formulate volatility trading strategies to maximize desk profitability while managing downside risks.
• Monitor global market developments, macro trends, and volatility surfaces to identify tactical trading opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with structuring, quantitative research, sales, and risk management teams to drive product innovation.
• Ensure all trading activities strictly comply with internal risk limits, regulatory mandates, and market conduct standards.

Job description

A leading international investment bank in Hong Kong is looking for an Associate to Vice President to join their equity derivatives desk. You will trade global EQD, structure FCNs, and manage volatility exposure.

about the company.

Our client is a tier-one international investment bank and securities firm with a prominent presence in Hong Kong. Renowned for its global reach and innovative financial solutions, the institution specialises in equity derivatives, structured products, and cross-border capital markets services. They foster an inclusive, high-performance workplace with strong financial backing and competitive compensation structures.

about the team.

You will join a top-tier Equity Derivatives (EQD) trading desk composed of highly skilled quantitative and market-making professionals. The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and backed by robust infrastructure and middle-office resources.

about the job.

Execute and manage trading portfolios across global equity derivatives (EQD), focusing on volatility trading and structured products.

Price, risk-manage, and trade Fixed Coupon Notes (FCNs) and other exotic or flow derivative instruments.

Formulate and implement effective volatility trading strategies to maximize desk profitability while managing downside risks.

Monitor global market developments, macro trends, and volatility surfaces to identify tactical trading opportunities.

Collaborate closely with structuring, quantitative research, sales, and risk management teams to drive product innovation.

Ensure all trading activities strictly comply with internal risk limits, regulatory mandates, and market conduct standards.

skills & experience required.

Degree holder or above in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in equity derivatives trading within an investment bank or securities firm, suitable for Associate to Vice President level.

Proven background in global EQD markets, with specific expertise in volatility trading and FCN (Fixed Coupon Notes) structures.

Deep knowledge of option pricing models, Greeks, volatility arbitrage, and risk-management frameworks.

Strong quantitative, analytical, and coding skills (e.g., Python, C++, or VBA) for pricing and risk analysis.

Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.