Associate Director, Derivatives Trading

cgs international securities singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced professional to lead relationships with institutional and corporate clients in derivatives, across cross-border opportunities. You will originate new business and work with traders to develop tailored solutions, driving revenue growth and expanding existing connections.

The role emphasizes collaboration with risk, compliance, and operations to ensure governance and smooth onboarding in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Master of Business, Finance or Economics.
• At least 8 years of experience working in a similar environment.
• 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.
• Team player – collaborates effectively with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communicator – able to present analytical findings clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
• Ethical and responsible – handles sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality.
• Curious and innovative - keen to explore new analytical techniques, programming methods, and trading insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with institutional, corporate and professional clients, focusing on derivatives trading and cross-border opportunities.
• Originate new business and identify revenue opportunities across equity, commodity and other derivatives products.
• Work closely with traders and structuring teams to develop and execute tailored derivatives solutions aligned with client needs.
• Drive client trading activity, revenue growth and expansion of existing relationships through proactive market coverage and product ideas.
• Coordinate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other functions to ensure efficient execution, strong governance and effective client onboarding.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Proactive learner

Team player

Strong communicator

Adaptable and resilient

Ethical and responsible

Curious and innovative

Education

Master of Business, Finance or Economics

Job description

About the company

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

1. Develop and manage relationships with institutional, corporate and professional clients, focusing on derivatives trading and cross-border opportunities.
2. Originate new business and identify revenue opportunities across equity, commodity and other derivatives products.
3. Work closely with traders and structuring teams to develop and execute tailored derivatives solutions aligned with client needs.
4. Drive client trading activity, revenue growth and expansion of existing relationships through proactive market coverage and product ideas.
5. Coordinate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other functions to ensure efficient execution, strong governance and effective client onboarding.

Job Requirements

1. At least a Master of Business, Finance or Economics
2. At least 8 years of experience working in a similar environment
3. Analytical mindset– able to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights.
4. Detail-oriented– maintains accuracy and precision when handling large datasets and quantitative models.
5. Proactive learner – shows initiative in understanding financial markets, trading strategies, and quantitative tools.
6. Team player – collaborates effectively with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders.
7. Strong communicator – able to present analytical findings clearly in both written and verbal form.
8. Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
9. Ethical and responsible – handles sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality.
10. Curious and innovative - keen to explore new analytical techniques, programming methods, and trading insights.