Equity Derivatives Trader
Job Title: Executive Director - Equity Derivatives Trader
Location: London or Hong Kong
Overview:
A leading global financial institution is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Executive Director to join its Equity Derivatives Trading team. This role is pivotal in driving the structured solutions and single stock exotics trading business, with a strong emphasis on innovation, risk management, and client-centric structuring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the trading of structured equity derivatives, with a primary focus on single stock exotics and structured products.
- Manage and grow the structured solutions trading book, delivering bespoke strategies tailored to institutional and corporate client needs.
- Develop and execute trading strategies involving convertible bonds, particularly in transforming credit instruments into equity-linked products.
- Collaborate closely with structuring, sales, and risk teams to deliver innovative and profitable solutions.
- Monitor and manage risk exposures across complex derivative structures, ensuring alignment with internal risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the equity derivatives platform, identifying new opportunities and market trends.
Key Requirements:
- Proven track record (10+ years) in equity derivatives trading, with deep expertise in structured products and single stock exotics.
- Strong understanding of convertible bond structures and experience in hybrid credit-equity instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate consistent P&L in volatile market conditions.
- Deep knowledge of pricing models, volatility surfaces, and exotic option structures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across global teams.
- Experience in either London or Hong Kong markets is highly desirable.
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