FX Options Trading Lead: Quant Modeling & Growth

Selby Jennings

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Selby Jennings in Hong Kong seeks an experienced FX options trader to lead pricing, risk, and execution of a broad set of FX options products, including vanilla, barrier, digital, and structured derivatives. You will drive strategies and collaborate with structuring and sales teams to deliver institutional solutions and market-making capabilities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years of FX options trading with a proven track record, strong Python/VBA/SQL skills, and fluent Mandarin

Qualifications

Master’s degree or above in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
10+ years of FX options trading experience with a strong track record across market making, volatility trading, pricing, risk management, and hedging activities.
Deep understanding of FX Spot, Forwards, NDFs, FX Options, and structured FX products.
Strong expertise in derivatives pricing methodologies, volatility modelling, hedging techniques, and risk management frameworks.
Leadership experience mentoring junior traders or managing trading teams is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Python, VBA, SQL, or similar quantitative tools is preferred.
Fluent Mandarin and English are required for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage pricing, risk management, and execution of FX Options products (vanilla, barrier, digital, structured derivatives).
Execute and oversee client-flow hedging within risk limits while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.
Develop volatility trading and hedging strategies across FX Options, Forwards, NDFs, FX Spots, and cross-asset products.
Monitor market risk exposures including volatility surfaces, skew risk, and correlation risk.
Lead validation, enhancement, and development of pricing models and trading analytics for FX options.
Drive automation across pricing, hedging, execution, and risk monitoring to improve scalability.
Expand hedging capabilities and liquidity access through interbank counterparties and liquidity providers.
Partner with Structuring and Sales to deliver customized FX risk management and investment solutions.
Contribute to strategic growth of the FX Options franchise by identifying new markets and client segments.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior traders and foster a high-performance team environment.
Strengthen trading processes and risk management best practices across the desk.