Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Execute trades across commodities assets, ensuring both pre-trade and post-trade compliance.
- Conduct research and develop commodities trading strategies.
- Monitor and manage trading books.
- Facilitate trading arrangements with counterparties and oversee counterparty trading limits.
- Support the launch of new product initiatives.
- Proactively cultivate and maintain transparent, constructive communication with internal stakeholders
- Monitor markets and execute trades during London and New York market hours.
- Foster a collaborative environment that drives shared outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- At least 4 years of experience in global markets trading or trade support, gained on either the buy side or sell side.
- Strong interest in and passion for global markets trading, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Solid understanding of derivatives products.
- Familiarity with ISDA documentation and related processes.
- Knowledge of Python and VBA programming is an advantage.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.
- Strong communication skills; responsible, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics
- At least 4 years of experience in global markets trading or trade support
- Strong understanding of derivatives products
- Familiarity with ISDA documentation
- Knowledge of Python and VBA programming
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLSA and has not been reviewed or approved by CLSA.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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What We Do
CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
