Delta One Trader (Quantitative Trading)

CICC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CICC is seeking a Delta One trading professional in Hong Kong to price, manage risk, trade, and build quantitative models for equity derivatives. You will collaborate with product development, trading, and risk teams, applying Python/SQL to data processing and hedging strategies.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of trading infrastructure and efficient workflow automation. Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree, 2–5 years in equity derivatives, and strong client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 2–5 years of experience in equity derivative products.
• Strong knowledge of derivative products with client-facing/sales skills.
• China A trading experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Price, risk manage, trade, and model Delta One products.
• Coordinate with teams on product development, trade execution, and risk management.
• Maintain and iteratively develop desk quantitative models using Python/SQL.
• Improve cross-market trading infrastructure and automate order monitoring and bookkeeping.
• Identify and optimize business workflows through technical enhancements.

Skills

Python

SQL

Quantitative modelling

Equity derivatives

Trading risk management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Bilingual (English/Mandarin)

Education

Quantitative degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

The position holder will join our Delta One trading team, responsible for pricing, risk management, trading, quant modelling and booking of our Delta One business.

Coordinate with various teams on delta one product development, trade execution, and risk management

Responsible for the daily maintenance and iterative development of the desk's quantitative models. Proficient in using Python for data processing, statistical modelling, hedging strategy development and risk monitoring

Drive improvements in cross-market trading infrastructure and streamline system features for order monitoring, abnormal trading control, and automated bookkeeping.

Proactively identify pain points in existing business workflows and continuously optimize processes through technical means to enhance overall business efficiency.

Upright, humble, diligent with high moral values

Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey ideas behind a complex research clearly and precisely

Taking proactive approach to identify and solve problems for building and developing infrastructure and processes

Strong analytical thinking and team player

Adaptable to changing business requirements

Fluency in English or Mandarin preferred

Bachelor or Master degree holder, preferably in quantitative discipline

2-5 years of related experience in Equity derivative products

Robust technical knowledge of derivative products, combining with strong client facing, sales & marketing skills

Deeply understand the complete lifecycle logistics of trading orders from placement to matching and execution/cancellation. China A trading experience is a plus

rofound knowledge of statistical modelling and optimization and proficient in Python/SQL programming.

Comprehensive understanding of algorithmic trading, market-making, index and statistical arbitrage is a plus

Disclaimer

CICC is committed to fostering an environment of equity and diversity. We recognize the importance of fair treatment in all aspects of our business, from recruitment and hiring to professional development and advancement. CICC aims to build an inclusive workplace that values the diverse backgrounds, ideas, and cultures of our employees. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered to contribute to the company's growth and success. By leveraging our collective strengths, we aim to drive innovation and achieve excellence in the industry. It is CICC’s responsibility to provide equal employment opportunities to all prospective employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.