Senior Trader - Equity Derivatives, Group Global Markets

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced quantitative finance professional to join the equity derivatives desk. The role emphasizes market making, desk risk management, and building automation for daily workflows.

You will collaborate to drive equity-linked structured issuances, adapt to US hours, and contribute strong analytical insights. A solid foundation in quantitative finance is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of options pricing models and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Market making in equity derivatives and manage 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

Python programming

Options pricing models

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Quant/Math/CS degree

Finance/Economics degree

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

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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