Equity Derivative Trader Assistant

Company SummaryFounded in 1986 and headquartered in Hong Kong, CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. As Asia's leading capital markets and investment group, CITIC CLSA provides global investors with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their investment strategies.Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.As the international platform of CITIC Securities, China's largest investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China with the world and the world to China.For further information, please visit www.clsa.comDepartment SummaryCITIC CLSA's Equity Derivatives (EQD) business offers a unique combination of local expertise and global access. We work closely with clients to create solutions that meet their needs in risk management, yield enhancement, financing, and cross-border market access. Our EQD business has experienced strong growth over the past few years and is today seen as a leading derivatives trading platform.Corporate Equity DerivativesOur Corporate Equity Derivatives' business provides bespoke solutions for clients with a concentrated position in public equities, typically driven by financing needs, risk management, strategic investments etc.Our products are relevant and available across the life cycle of an equity investment. We run different strategies on behalf of our clients offering downside protection to single or baskets of shares or to an index. Structures vary in terms of cost and level of downside protection and upside retention.Position Description Support the business in managing significant trade volumes which includes trade reconciliation, currency risk management and position risk management. Manage main trader's daily P&L and market risk for various products that include single stock swap, bonds, custom basket, ETF, index and its stock derivatives.Job Responsibilities Liaise with various stakeholders including onshore brokers, clearing houses and custodian for cash and margin management.Develop and participate in trading strategies, position and risk monitoring tools.Work with Technology, Operation, Product Control, Quant Strategists and Risk Management team optimize and enhance the existing trade structure.Skills and Experience Be familiar with the Delta One products including: single stock swaps, index swaps, P-note etc.Self-motivated, fast learner and understand dynamics of equity investment business.Strong motivation to learn, think fast and critically, solve various problems arising from trading, risk control and operation. Attention to details, accuracy, time management and work under pressure, ability to collaborate and work as a teamEducational / Professional QualificationsDegree holder in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related discipline(s).Prior experience in similar role of 3-5 yearsProficiency in using Python/VBA or some programing skill is a plus Experiences in Delta One trading or quant strategist. PRB