We are collaborating with a leading investment bank in Hong Kong that is seeking to expand its Equity Derivatives team. They have multiple openings for various positions, including Vice President (VP), Assistant Vice President (AVP), and Analyst.
MUST Haves:
- Core Java expertise
- Linux
- Understanding of equity derivatives, ideally in pricing
- Pre-trade knowledge (80% of role)
- Low latency messaging skills
Desired Candidate Qualities:
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills
- Passion: Genuine interest in the field
- Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle unknown challenges
- Interview Approach: Responding honestly to theories and potential problems is valued
- Technical Skills: Stronger business-side experience preferred over generalist tech skills
More details about the role:
- Development and Delivery: Develop and implement top-notch software solutions, including coding, creating unit tests, and engaging in code and design evaluations.
- Code Quality Assurance: Ensure that the code is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and follows best practices for security.
- Collaborative Efforts: Partner with cross-disciplinary teams, including trading, sales, quantitative analysis, compliance, risk management, and operations.
- Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with global colleagues to foster a culture of code excellence and shared knowledge.
- Second-Level Support: Provide second-tier support for the application.
Additional Platform Details:
- This platform encompasses both pre-execution and post-execution pricing, analytical tools, and visualization of volatility metrics.
- It consists of a range of applications designed to facilitate automatic delta hedging, vega rolling strategies, delta crossing, real-time transaction capture, and position oversight.
- The system is constructed using a high-speed, distributed messaging framework.
- It offers real-time market data to user desktops, comprehensive analytics, and supplies data for financial and regulatory reporting.
Key Takeaways
- Strong communication and computer science background are critical.
- Genuine passion for the role is significant for candidate selection.