Job Type and location:

Full-time position in Singapore

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join our dynamic trading team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Asian equity and structured products markets, strong quantitative skills, and a proven track record in executing and managing Exotics derivative risks on Asian underlyings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an Asian Equity Exotics derivatives portfolio to maximize profitability from client flow while mitigating risks.
• Ensure that all market and pricing parameters are properly maintained.
• Deliver responsive and competitive quotes to clients, as well as offering top-quality service to sales and clients, including the production of trade ideas.
• Monitor equity markets, global economic events, central bank policies, and geopolitical developments that impact financial markets.
• Manage and optimize risk exposure within predefined risk parameters.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal trading policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years (ideally 10 years) of experience in Equity Exotics derivatives trading at a financial institution, with deep knowledge of Asian markets.
• Strong understanding of derivatives, pricing models, and risk management techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.