Equity Execution trader

Quaestoradvisors; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Quaestoradvisors is seeking a Junior Equity and/or Equity Derivatives Trader to join our investment team. The role involves risk analysis, quantitative research, and collaboration with internal groups across key APAC markets. The candidate should be organized, self-motivated and capable of working with global teams.

We value practical knowledge of OTC derivatives, equities, and risk management policies, plus the ability to communicate effectively and adapt to a fast-paced hedge fund environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with finance or economics focus.
• 2–4 years trading experience, hedge fund preferred.
• Knowledge of Swaps/CFDs/Repos and other asset classes.
• Understanding of credit risk policies and indicators.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk and market risk analysis to internal and external derivatives and securities platforms.
• Transaction cost analysis projects and other quantitative research for trading.
• Analyze securities finance and derivative transactions with counterparties.
• Familiar with OTC derivative products including equity swaps and options.
• Perform pre-trade data quality checks and monitor portfolio risk.
• Understand SO Series 6-7 policies and APAC exchange requirements.
• Understand major Asian equity markets.
• Understand trading documentation including ISDA Master Agreement.
• Understand securities regulations for funds and institutional counterparties.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Derivative products knowledge

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

A leading alternative investment manager is looking to expand the team through the addition of a Junior Equity and or Equity Derivatives Trader. In this role, this individual will work with the Investment team internationally. Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk and market risk analysis and oversight to internal and external derivatives and securities finance platforms including Global Arbitrage & Trading, Fixed Income & Currencies and Equities.
• Transaction cost analysis projects and other quantitative research projects associated with the trading and investment management process.
• Analyze securities finance and derivative transactions in the context of counterparties' overall trading and investment strategies.
• Familiarity with OTC derivative products including equity swaps/Options (OTC and exchange), credit derivatives, FX forward contracts and securities finance and Repos.
• Perform pre-trade data quality check; monitor portfolio risk; monitor corporate actions and other adjustments to the group's portfolios.
• Understanding of Standing Orders and Policies: SO Series 6 - Securities. Finance and SO Series 7 - Trading Credit Risk Management and, Loans, and Collateral Securities; Relevant qualifications for APAC exchanges.
• Understanding of major Asian Equity markets (HK/China/Australia/Japan/Korea).
• Understanding of trading documentation including the ISDA Master Agreement; Inclusive of Equity swaps/CFDs.
• Understanding of securities regulations governing mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds and other institutional counterparties.

Qualifications

• BA (or equivalent) with finance or economic focus; ideally quantitative or accounting undergrad.
• Experience with merger arb/relative value trade execution.
• Ability to execute basic credit/bond transactions.
• Basic risk arbitrage analytics maintenance.
• Knowledge of convertibles, bonds, bank debts, CDS, derivatives, options, etc. and related documentations.
• Understanding of credit risk inducing policy, process and measurement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 2-4 years trading experience, including Market and Credit Risk, preferably at a hedge fund.
• Knowledge of Swaps/CFDs/Repos among other asset classes.

Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.