Equity Derivatives - Trader

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited seeks a Trader to support Singapore securities trading activities and SGX-ST membership readiness from a front-office perspective. The role requires expertise across cash equities, Delta One products, ETFs and related risk controls, with collaboration across Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology and regional teams.

The ideal candidate has a finance/economics/math background, experience in Delta One or equity derivatives, and programming

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Support Singapore securities trading activities and SGX-ST membership readiness from a front-office trading perspective.
• Execute and monitor Delta One strategies, including ETF trading, index-related execution, basket trading, equity swap hedging and cash equity flows.
• Manage and monitor delta, currency, execution and operational risks in accordance with internal risk policies and procedures.
• Support development of trading workflows, position monitoring tools, risk reports and process improvements.
• Identify trading opportunities and support business growth while operating within the firm’s risk and compliance framework.

Skills

Delta One trading

ETF trading

Risk management

Python or VBA

Communication

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Job description

## Equity Derivatives - TraderApplylocations: Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id**About Us:** Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by: a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions); b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China; c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).***Job Description:**** Support Singapore securities trading activities and SGX-ST membership readiness from a front-office trading perspective.* Demonstrate product knowledge across cash equities, ETFs, REITs, index products, total return swaps, stock borrow and lending, futures, options and other Delta One instruments.* Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology, Sales and regional trading teams to ensure effective execution and control.* Execute and monitor Delta One strategies, including ETF trading, index-related execution, basket trading, equity swap hedging and cash equity flows.* Manage and monitor delta, currency, execution and operational risks in accordance with internal risk policies and procedures.* Support development of trading workflows, position monitoring tools, risk reports and process improvements.* Identify trading opportunities and support business growth while operating within the firm’s risk and compliance framework.* Maintain strong market conduct standards and promptly escalate trading errors, unusual activity or control issues.***Qualifications:**** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline; CFA or relevant professional qualification is a plus.* Relevant experience in cash equity, Delta One, equity derivatives, ETF trading, index trading or securities dealing.* Prior SGX securities trading experience or ability to meet applicable SGX-ST / MAS registration and competency requirements is preferred.* Familiarity with Delta One products, including ETFs, index baskets, single-stock swaps, index swaps, TRS, SBL, futures and options.* Strong understanding of risk management, hedging, market structure and trading controls.* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.* Python, VBA or other programming skills would be advantageous.* Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal and external counterparties.* Mandarin capability is preferred.