Director / Associate Director, Prime Service, Equity Derivatives

citic securities singapore global markets pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citic Securities Singapore Global Markets Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Equity Derivatives structurer to collaborate with sales and traders on structuring projects, including flow products execution, QIS marketing and complex deal structuring.

The role involves risk management coordination, drafting contractual terms and supporting client relationships in a fast-paced Singaporean environment. You will work with risk, legal and compliance teams to ensure robust controls and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, economics, risk management or related fields.
• Prior experience in risk management, prime services, investment banking, or related area preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple issues.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and resolve client issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in programming languages, Python etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Monitor client portfolios and transactions and address potential risks or compliance issues.
• Contractual Agreements: Draft and review client contracts with clear liabilities and termination rights.
• Regular Monitoring: Monitor client's financial performance and market conditions affecting them.
• Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with the client and provide regular feedback.
• Risk Management Planning: Develop risk plans and run simulations for high-risk clients.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Involve risk, legal, compliance from various departments.
• Risk Assessment Framework: Implement a systematic framework for client risk assessment and update risk profiles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, economics, risk management or related fields

Job description

Position Description

The Equity Derivatives Singapore team is looking for an experienced structurer to work with sales and trader on the structuring projects. The structurer will assist the desk on tasks including flow products execution, QIS marketing and complex deal structuring.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Monitor client portfolios and transactions to identify and address any potential risks or compliance issues. Collaborate with the risk management and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Contractual Agreements: Carefully draft and review client contracts to include clear terms regarding liabilities, responsibilities, and expectations. Include clauses that mitigate risks, such as termination rights, dispute resolution mechanisms, and indemnification provisions.
• Regular Monitoring: Continuously monitor client's financial performance and market conditions that could impact them. Utilize risk assessment tools and metrics to evaluate ongoing relationship health.
• Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication channels with the client. Engage in regular feedback sessions to address potential risk issues before they escalte.
• Risk Management Planning: Develop risk management plan that includes strategies for addressing potential issues with high-risk clients. Conduct simulations or drills to prepare the team for various scenarios.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Involve stakeholders from different departments (e.g., risk, legal, compliance) in the risk management process. Foster a culture of risk awareness across the organization.
• Risk Assessment Framework: Implement a systematic framework for client risk assessment that includes qualitative and quantitative analyses. Use this framework to periodically review and update risk profiles for prime clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, economics, risk management or related fields.
• Prior experience in risk management, prime services, investment banking, or a related area is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with clients and build strong relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple client issues and tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve client issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in programming languages, Python etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are preferred