Position Description
CSI has built a leading algorithmic trading brokerage in APAC. Since 2016, it has pioneered the use of advanced machine learning techniques in its ADAPTIVE trading algorithms. Our trading algorithms are designed and developed in APAC.
The Execution Consulting Team is part of the Equities Algo Strategists Group of CSI. It has a cross-region and cross-channel (Electronic Trading, Portfolio Trading and High Touch) mandate to provide execution consultancy services to equity sales traders and CSI’s clients.
We strive for innovation and a quantitative, data-driven approach to trading. Our culture is collaborative and one where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to make an impact.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Algo Strategists Group’s quants and developers in all our development centres and is likely to develop further an in-depth knowledge of quantitative algorithmic trading.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the team’s data sourcing, validation and pipelining infrastructure as well as the analytics calculators and the automated reporting and dashboard tools
Produce Transaction Cost Analysis of client trading flow and advise clients on how they can optimise their usage of CSI’s trading algorithms
Generate thought leadership content on market microstructure and regulatory trends, index events and the evolution of our product
Respond to internal and external clients’ data and analysis requests
Quantify overall platform performance
Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative subject discipline.
Experience: Minimum four years of relevant experience, working hands on with quantitative tools demonstrating data analysis skills; Preferably experience gained in financial markets and equities market microstructure
Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in Python; basic knowledge of SQL; ability to code in q/kdb+ would be desirable.
Financial Knowledge: Working knowledge of finance and equity trading principles.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a proven ability to work independently.
Communication: Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative subject discipline
- Minimum four years of relevant experience with quantitative tools
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Basic knowledge of SQL
- Ability to code in q/kdb+ is desirable
- Working knowledge of finance and equity trading principles
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English
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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
