Lead of OTC Derivatives Trader

Protalent Advisors; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Protalent Advisors in Hong Kong seeks an experienced OTC Derivatives Trader to lead trade execution, risk monitoring, and counterparty relationships. You will supervise a trading team, ensure compliance, and coordinate with settlement and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Economics, 8+ years in OTC derivatives trading within private banking or large institutions, SFC licenses, and strong ISDA/CSA knowledge. Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred; CFA or FRM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of OTC derivatives trading experience in private banking or large institutions.
• SFC licenses with solid knowledge of ISDA/CSA agreements and OTC trade lifecycle.
• Proven track record in risk monitoring and trade execution.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; CFA or FRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades for equities, options, ELNs, and FCNs in line with internal strategies.
• Monitor intraday risk exposures, conduct hedging, and track P&L.
• Maintain strong relationships with global investment banks and financial institutions under ISDA/CSA agreements.
• Oversee credit assessments, risk limits, and collateral management.
• Supervise trading team activities, ensuring compliance with SFC, KYC, and AML standards.
• Coordinate with settlement team for trade confirmations.

Skills

Risk monitoring

Trade execution

Counterparty relationships

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

ISDA/CSA knowledge

SFC compliance standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced OTC Derivatives Trader to manage trade execution, risk monitoring, and counterparty relationships. The role involves supervising a trading team, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with settlement teams.

Key responsibilities

Execute trades for equities, options, ELNs, and FCNs in line with internal strategies.

Monitor intraday risk exposures, conduct hedging, and track P&L.

Maintain strong relationships with global investment banks and financial institutions under ISDA/CSA agreements.

Oversee credit assessments, risk limits, and collateral management.

Supervise trading team activities, ensuring compliance with SFC, KYC, and AML standards.

Coordinate with settlement team for trade confirmations.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

8+ years of OTC derivatives trading experience in private banking or large institutions.

SFC licenses with solid knowledge of ISDA/CSA agreements and OTC trade lifecycle.

Proven track record in risk monitoring and trade execution.

Fluent in English and Chinese; CFA or FRM preferred.