Central and Western, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
1 day ago
Equities – Index Derivatives Trader – Vice President

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced trading environment? Join our Index Derivatives Trading team in Hong Kong and help drive the future of equity derivatives across APAC. 

As a Vice President in the Index Derivatives Trading team, you will work with us to cover institutional accounts and develop a systematic risk-taking approach

Job Responsibilities
•    Price and manage index-linked products in collaboration with senior stakeholders
•    Focus on developing proprietary strategy to improve positioning and build a systematic framework
•    Work closely with the QR team to find new opportunities across APAC Indices for dynamic risk taking and inventory optimization
•    Manage risk from index flow products and achieve agreed revenue targets
•    Partner with infrastructure functions to ensure proper control, accounting, and clearing procedures
•    Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, firm-wide risk framework, and internal policies
•    Work in a dynamic trading floor environment and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Structuring, or Quant Investment Strategy in supporting index trading or relevant experience in systematic trading
•    Strong programming skills (Python, C++, KDB) with high degree of numeracy
•    Strong awareness of market structure changes and regulatory impact
•    Experience working collaboratively in highly productive teams
•    Excellent communication skills, especially around complex concepts
•    Thoughtful, logical, and motivated to learn
•    Able to work effectively under pressure; tenacious and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
•    Experience with cross-border transactions and international markets
•    Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus
•    Familiarity with regulatory requirements for trading in APAC
•    Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements
•    Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs
•    Experience with infrastructure and control functions

 

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