Associate, EQD Trading, Equity Derivatives

CFA Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join their dynamic trading team. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of Asia EM markets (excluding China) and a solid background in index trading. Responsibilities include building and executing Delta One strategies and market making for various financial products. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and proficiency in financial platforms like Bloomberg and programming languages such as Python and VBA is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in trading or finance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency with financial platforms such as Bloomberg and Reuters.

Responsibilities

• Build, monitor, and execute Delta One strategies like Index Arbitrage and pricing equity swaps.
• Market making in various financial products including ETFs and MSCi futures.
• Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Delta One products

Market making experience

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA)

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Python

VBA

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Equity Derivatives Trader with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join our dynamic trading team. The ideal candidate will possess a fundamental understanding of Asia EM markets (ex- China), and relevant experience in index trading with solid knowledge of Delta One products.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Build, monitor and execute Delta One strategies which would include and not limit to Index Arbitrage, special situations and pricing equities swaps.
• Understanding and experience in market making various financial products including ETF market making, MSCi futures and other instruments.
• Having in-depth knowledge of risk management, hedging, and trading strategies as well as market characteristics.
• Partnering with various stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration with various internal and external counterparties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) is a plus
• 3-5 years or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency with financial platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters
• Proficiency with Python and VBA.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.