Associate Director, Asia Sales | Equity Finance and Derivatives

Macquarie Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking an Associate Director for Asia Sales in Singapore. This role involves driving the sales of equity swaps and managing client relationships within equity finance. Candidates should possess over 8 years of experience in related sales and a strong understanding of market dynamics. The team culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and offers extensive benefits including hybrid working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave and paid Flexi-Leave days

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Reimbursement for home work equipment

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in equity finance and derivatives buy-side sales.
• Strong understanding of swap margining and trade execution.
• Exceptional negotiation skills to foster long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of equity swaps and securities lending.
• Maintain strong relationships and assess market trends.
• Pitch tailored solutions to buy-side clients.

Skills

Equity finance and derivatives sales

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Associate Director, Asia Sales | Equity Finance and Derivatives

Job ID

20017

05-Jan-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior, Senior

Join our Equities Derivatives and Trading team as a highly skilled and motivated sales professional in our Hong Kong or Singapore office. This role requires a dynamic individual with deep expertise in equity finance, equity derivatives, distribution, and client relationship management. As an Equity Finance sales professional, you act as a bridge between Macquarie’s capital markets business and clients, enabling seamless collaboration, structured distribution, and technical feedback loops. You will focus on delivering a full spectrum of services, including mapping, pitching, incubation, and product delivery, to meet the evolving needs of our buyside clients.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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In this role, you will primarily drive the sales of equity swaps while also assisting with the distribution of securities lending, margin lending, collar financing, and other structured products. You will identify and map opportunities across the buy-side, develop and maintain strong relationships, assess market trends, and deliver actionable insights. You will pitch tailored solutions and share product expertise with buy-side clients across their treasury/portfolio finance, trading, COO and technology teams. Additionally, you will build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating closely with product and trading teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with client objectives.

What you offer

• 8+ years’ experience with proven track record in equity finance and derivatives buy-side sales, as well as broad product expertise across equity swaps, stock loan and borrow, margin lending solutions, collar financing, and structured products
• Deep understanding of swap margining, trade execution, securities financing, market structure, and client portfolio dynamics
• Established network and strong relationships with buy-side clients, along with the ability to collaborate with trading and operations teams across capital markets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to evaluate market trends and client requirements
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to close deals and foster long-term relationships.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day and 5 additional paid Flexi-Leave days per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover and additional flexible wellbeing credits and access to the Rental Reimbursement Program
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.