Working directly with Traders, Sales and other Front-Office functions to design, implement and maintain tactical solutions (pricing, risk monitoring, marketing generation tool)
Build trust-based relationships with your colleagues and clients
Keeping an open mind and approach to the daily challenges
Committed to deliver IT projects in timely manner
OUR REQUIREMENTS
Professional experience in Python programming one additional language is a plus
Experience with data analysis and Web applications
Strong foundations in programming paradigms like Object Oriented- or Functional- programming.
You know how to deliver working solutions in a short time-frame
You are solution-driven, highly detail orientated and keen to explore the world of investment banking and derivative financial products
Good spoken and written English. Mandarin/Cantonese is a plus
Good knowledge of financial products or a strong interest in learning about them
Our financial client is looking for a Developer to work on the development and enhancement of their Quant Platform. C++ and Java skills are most important, with Python and Matlab a big plus.
Responsibilities
· Ensure daily production of the Quant platform and the rapid resolution of problems;
· Define the best approach to deliver against business requirements and provide guidance to the Quant platform users on how to best implement their needs on the platform;
· Develop user-specific requirements with a blend of Quant platform specific language, C++, Java, Python, Matlab.
Skills required:
· In-depth knowledge of the financial services and Asset Management sector including an understanding of all asset classes, how they are set up and how they behave;
· Proficiency in quantitative programming Java and C++
· Solid Matlab or Python knowledge will be a plus
· Solid knowledge of data providers and their data solutions (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv);
· Ability to learn quickly new business and technical skills;
Experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join an expanding team covering APAC with previous exposure to either HK or JP markets. This can be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore.
It is important to have current experience with managing both the book and the risk (not someone who only does automation).
You should ideally have some experience working on a Single stocks structured products desk and trade products such as autocallables (Fixed Coupon Note), accumulator/Decumulators , Bonus Certificate etc.
Experience working on Index structured products desk trade products such as autocallables would also be considered.
To discuss this position further, please apply with a copy of your CV