Equity Derivatives Traders

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is sourcing an Equity Derivatives Trader for a leading bank in Singapore. The role emphasizes market making in equity derivatives and desk risk management to support fast-paced trading activities.

Responsible for collaborating on equity-linked structured issuances, building automation tools, and supporting data-driven decision making, with a preference for Python proficiency and a strong quantitative background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative fields or related disciplines.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of options pricing models and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Market making in equity derivatives products and manage equity desk risk positions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive equity-linked structured product issuances.
• Willing to work US hours.
• Develop and enhance tools or programs to automate daily workflows and perform data analysis.

Skills

Options pricing models

Financial markets

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Business or related fields

Tools

Python

Job description

We are working with a well regarded bank to place a Equity Derivatives Trader.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Market making in equity derivatives products and manage equity desk risk positions.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to drive equity-linked structured product issuances.
• Willing to work US hours.
• Develop and enhance tools or programs to automate daily workflows and perform data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Business or other related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of options pricing models and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to learn and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to details and good communication skills.
• Proficiency in python is preferred.