Associate Director, Equity Derivatives Exotic Trading

About the role

CITIC CLSA is looking for an Associate Director to manage risk across its EMEA and US exotic equity derivative books while supporting pricing and structuring for sales and clients. The role works closely with traders and quantitative teams to improve risk management tools and frameworks, and calls on a strong understanding of financial markets and equity exotic products to analyse trading opportunities, perform PnL attribution and support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Risk manage the EMEA and US exotic equity derivative books
• Pricer equity exotic structures for sales and clients
• Work with traders and quants to develop risk management tools
• Analyse trading opportunities and prepare PnL attribution and business analysis
• Monitor and analyse market conditions, news and events to identify risks and opportunities
• Research potential areas of business expansion

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field
• Solid knowledge of equity derivatives
• At least 6 years of experience in exotic derivatives or business
• Strong work ethic, fast critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Able to manage trading, risk and operational challenges under pressure and within a team
• Excellent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Proficiency in coding
• Knowledge of equity derivatives exotic products