Prop Trader - Emerging Market CEEMEA - Delta One (South Africa)

Apcapitalinvestment; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial group is seeking a skilled Delta One Trader with expertise in emerging markets. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for searching and monitoring trading opportunities while building and managing a trading book from the ground up. Your ability to develop delta one trading strategies across various regions will be crucial for generating consistent profits while managing risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm that operates at the forefront of finance and cryptocurrency, where your contributions will significantly impact the trading landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years trading experience in delta one at investment banks or hedge funds.
• Highly numerical with advanced knowledge in statistics and probabilities.

Responsibilities

• Search for and monitor trading opportunities, build a trading book and portfolio from scratch.
• Develop delta one trading strategies for Central Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Skills

Delta One Trading

Arbitrage

Risk Management

Statistical Analysis

VBA

Python

C++

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Financial Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Trading Tools

Job description

September 12, 2024

Location: Johannesburg

AP Capital is a diversified financial group which engages in proprietary trading, asset management, venture capital. AP Capital operates global offices with its cutting edge technology and rapidly expanding from traditional finance into cryptocurrency space. AP Capital trades 1b to 3b USD volume on an average day and operates 24*7*365 basis.

AP Capital's roots stem from Delta One and we are looking to further enhance and diversify by hiring a Delta One Trader with Emerging markets experience.

Responsibilities:

• Search for and monitor trading opportunities, build a trading book & portfolio from scratch
• Create, build and manage Trading book for EM Delta One trading strategies generating consistent PnL whilst managing Risk
• Develop delta one trading strategies for Central Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Perform index / CA / stat arbitrage, index rebalance, single stock trading

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years trading experience in delta one at investment banks or hedge funds, skilled in Arbitrage
• Successful PnL track record (please be ready to share)
• Highly numerical, preferably with advanced knowledge in statistics and probabilities.
• Technical skills with VBA, Python or C++ to build own trading tools.
• Ability to multi-task, act and think quickly.
• Self-disciplined, highly motivated and proactive.
• Degree holder preferably in Financial Engineering, Maths, Computer Science