Associate, Index Exotic Trader, Equity Derivatives Trading, Equity Derivatives

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
3-3 Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
As an Index Exotic Options Trader, you will manage EMEA Exotic Index books, price equity exotic structures, collaborate with traders, and conduct market research to identify risks and opportunities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position DescriptionAs an Index Exotic Options Trader, you will play a key role in expanding the EMEA Index Exotics franchise by working closely with both sales and trading teams. You will partner with traders, quants, and IT to design and enhance risk‑management tools that support the team’s performance and strengthen overall P&L. In addition, you will be responsible for preparing reports on trading opportunities, conducting in‑depth market research, and analysing market conditions to identify both risks and potential sources of value.Key Areas of Responsibilities
  • Risk managing EMEA Exotic on Index books
  • Pricing equity exotic structures for sales and clients
  • Collaborating with traders and quants to develop risk management tools
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and strategies
  • Knowledge of equity derivatives exotics products
  • Preparing/working on trading opportunities & PnL Attribution & business analysis
  • Conducting market research on potential area of the business expansion
  • Monitoring and analysing market conditions & news & evens to identify risks and opportunities
Requirements
  • Degree holder in Finance, Maths, Engineering or related discipline(s)
  • Good knowledge of Equity Derivatives
  • Minimum of 3 years of Exotic business experience
  • Coding skills are preferred
  • Strong work ethic and motivation
  • Ability to think fast and critically, solve various problems arising from trading, risk and operations
  • Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team

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Skills Required

  • Degree holder in Finance, Maths, Engineering or related discipline(s)
  • Good knowledge of Equity Derivatives
  • Minimum of 3 years of Exotic business experience
  • Coding skills are preferred
  • Strong work ethic and motivation
  • Ability to think fast and critically
  • Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
London,
2,160 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

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

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