Senior Trader - Equity Derivatives, Group Global Markets

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced quant trader to market make in equity derivatives and manage desk risk positions. The role includes collaboration on equity-linked issuances and developing tools to automate daily workflows.

Flexibility to work US hours is required, and strong Python proficiency is preferred. The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree with 7+ years in related markets and possesses excellent analytical and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (finance, math, CS, econ, etc.).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in equity derivatives or related markets.
• Strong understanding of options pricing models and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to learn and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Python is preferred.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

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.

Additional Requirements

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UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.