Quantitative Market Making

Societe Generale; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in Hong Kong is seeking a trader focused on market-making and risk management in equity derivatives. You will contribute to trading strategy, ensure proper structuring of trades, and work with risk managers to control risk within limits.

The role involves managing trading positions and supporting sales in volatility flow activities. A finance degree and strong derivatives knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in finance or related disciplines.
• Decent knowledge on related job/ role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake market-making and risk management activities in equity derivative products within authorized commitment limits.
• Contribute to the formulation of trading strategies.
• Ensure that trading deals are appropriately structured and work with risk managers to ensure company risks are fully controlled.
• Management of the trading position.
• Support sales related volatility flow activities.

Skills

Derivatives knowledge

Equity derivatives

Fixed income

FX markets

Economic knowledge

Education

Finance degree

Related disciplines

Tools

SG IT systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake market-making and risk management activities in equity derivative products within authorized commitment limits.
• Contribute to the formulation of trading strategies
• To ensure that trading deals are appropriately structured and to work with the various risk managers in order to ensure company’s risks are fully controlled
• Management of the trading position
• Support sales related volatility flow activities

Required

Profile required

Key Skill Areas & Knowledge Required:

• Derivatives knowledge, both theoretical and practical trading skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of SG IT systems and process for equity derivatives
• Fixed income and FX markets and instruments
• Economic and Financial knowledge

Qualifications:

• Degree or higher qualification in finance or related disciplines
• Decent knowledge on related job/ role

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Commitment - Inspiration: I support the vision and the strategy
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

This is an in-scope position under the MRC Scheme. As per the Guidelines on the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme issued by HKAB, which have been endorsed by the HKMA, Authorized Institutions that are hiring staff for Relevant Positions need to obtain specific references from past employers for whom you have worked during the preceding seven years.

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.