Independent Asian Equity Derivatives Analyst

Independent Asian Equity Derivatives Analyst Full-time Smartkarma connects independent investment research analysts to institutional asset managers, such as sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, pension funds, boutiques, and family offices. Smartkarma’s cloud-based platform leverages the latest in technology to provide a network for independent research analysts to curate and share research in an innovative and new way. In general, we are looking for former/current systematic traders: Experts in Asian equity derivatives market related strategies (index & single name listed/OTC options, futures, vol/var swaps & any other exotics), with a particular priority given to options traders (statistical arbitrage strategies); Proven experience in developing pricing, hedging and automation models for Equity Derivatives desks; Combining sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets; Able to articulate and defend their trading ideas through both written and verbal communications. Example of deliverables: Actionable trade ideas exploiting statistically-based predictive signals associated with various market inefficiencies; Regular volatility updates and screens; Strategy back tests for systematic equity strategies; Flow commentary; Relative-value analysis; Volatility futures and options research. Minimum Requirements: Extensive research or investment experience for institutional clients (8 yrs+) Demonstrated trading experience in Asian Equity Derivatives Ability to write differentiated insights. Only applications on Smartkarma's website ( will be accepted. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr