Equity Derivatives Sales, Analyst

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia represents a premier financial services client seeking an Equity Derivatives Sales Executive/Associate in Kuala Lumpur. You will expand cross-asset equity derivatives coverage for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, working with senior sales pros, trading desks in KL and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities include client engagement, product pitching (options, structured products, OTC swaps), pricing coordination with regional desks, and market updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• CMSRL Module 17 & 18 preferred.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian capital markets and derivatives.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; Bloomberg terminal knowledge; VBA or Python helpful.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is advantageous.
• 1–2 years of relevant internship/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Support senior sales leads in managing and developing relationships with top-tier Malaysian institutional investors.
• Product Pitching: Present tailored equity derivative products (options, structured products, OTC swaps).
• Execution & Pricing: Coordinate with regional trading desks to source live pricing, execute trades, and settle trades.
• Market Insights: Prepare term sheets, investment strategy notes, and market updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with research analysts to identify derivative trade ideas and assist in client roadshows/webinars.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure activities comply with Securities Commission Malaysia regulations and internal risk guidelines.

Skills

Equity derivatives

Client engagement

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration/Mathematics

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

MS Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

About the company

our client is a premier financial services and capital markets institution offering a full suite of investment banking, wealth management, and securities trading solutions across Asia. Driven by a commitment to market innovation and client-centric solutions, our trading and institutional sales desks connect regional investors to global capital markets through comprehensive equity derivatives and structured products platforms.

About the job

as an Equity Derivatives Sales Executive / Associate, you will play a key role in expanding our cross-asset equity derivatives footprint across Malaysia and the broader region. You will work closely with senior institutional sales professionals and trading desks in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong to deliver tailored structured products, options, and swaps to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Support senior sales leads in managing and developing relationships with top-tier Malaysian institutional investors, including asset managers, pension funds, and corporate treasuries.
• Product Pitching: Assist in presenting tailored equity derivative products (options, structured products, OTC swaps) to match client risk profiles and market views.
• Execution & Pricing: Coordinate with regional trading desks (Kuala Lumpur & Hong Kong) to source live pricing, execute listed/OTC trades, and follow up on trade settlements with operations teams.
• Market Insights: Prepare product term sheets, investment strategy notes, and market updates reflecting Bursa Malaysia announcements and broader regional equities trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with research analysts to turn market themes into actionable derivative trade ideas, and assist in organizing client roadshows and webinars.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure all trading and sales activities comply with Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) regulations and internal risk guidelines.

About the manager/team

you will be joining a highly dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced Institutional Equity Sales team with direct mentorship from seasoned industry professionals. The desk operates at the intersection of sales, trading, and research, maintaining a strong regional link with global market hubs like Hong Kong. The team environment is flat, meritocratic, and focused on sharp market analysis, continuous learning, and structured professional growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Licenses: Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL) Module 17 & 18 preferred.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Malaysian capital markets, Bursa Malaysia/FBM KLCI, and basic derivative instruments (options, futures, swaps).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and Bloomberg terminal. Knowledge of VBA or Python for data analysis is an added advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage for cross-border client coverage.
• Experience: Prior internship or 1–2 years of entry-level experience within a investment bank, securities firm, or asset management company is beneficial.

Skills

Strong interest and understanding of Malaysian capital markets and equities derivatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field.

Education

Bachelor Degree