Associate, Derivative Trading

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited is seeking a data analyst to support the derivatives trading team with data collection, cleaning and analysis of large datasets from market and internal sources.

You will conduct data mining and statistical analysis to identify patterns, build and maintain analytical tools and dashboards, and back-test trading models using historical data. Collaboration with traders and quants is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python, SQL and Tableau.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data.
• Detail-oriented with precision handling large datasets.
• Proactive learner with interest in financial markets.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from market and internal sources.
• Conduct data mining and statistical analysis to identify trading patterns.
• Develop dashboards to monitor market movements, trading performance, and risk metrics.
• Back-test quantitative models and validate trading strategies using historical data.
• Generate reports and visualizations to support trading decisions and management reviews.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and risk analysts to improve data quality.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of all trading-related data and analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

Tableau

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Proactive learner

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited View all jobs

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the derivatives trading team by collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various market and internal sources.
• Conduct data mining and statistical analysis to identify trading patterns, trends, and potential opportunities.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and dashboards to monitor market movements, trading performance, and risk metrics.
• Assist in back-testing quantitative models and validating trading strategies using historical data.
• Generate regular reports and visualizations to support trading decisions and management reviews.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and risk analysts to improve data quality and enhance model accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of all trading-related data and analysis.

Job Requirements:
Technical:

• Python
• SQL
• Tableau
• Analytical mindset– able to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights.
• Detail-oriented– maintains accuracy and precision when handling large datasets and quantitative models.
• Proactive learner – shows initiative in understanding financial markets, trading strategies, and quantitative tools.
• Strong communicator – able to present analytical findings clearly in both written and verbal form.

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