At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Delta One Trading, manage TRS books, and design hedging strategies.
- Company: Dynamic trading firm with a focus on innovation and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in trading while mentoring the next generation of talent.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field, 9+ years in trading, and coding skills in Python and VBA.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 225000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Director, Delta One Trading across European and U.S. markets, with accountability for managing TRS books and overseeing real-time risk hedging during market hours. The role will drive inventory and capital optimisation strategies, identifying opportunities for alpha generation and consistent outperformance. You will partner cross-functionally to deliver critical technology enhancements, including the evolution of in-house trade management systems and the D1 trading lifecycle to support business scalability across EMEA. This position also requires designing systematic hedging strategies and mentoring junior talent, fostering a high-performance team culture and strengthening trading capabilities.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Manage the European and U.S. TRS books, including risk hedging during European and U.S. market opening hours
- Develop inventory and capital optimisation strategies, identifying opportunities for outperformance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver IT projects that enhance and upgrade in‐house trade management systems
- Renovate the D1 trading lifecycle management to scale the business and deepen penetration in local European markets
- Design and implement systematic hedging and alpha strategies across EMEA and U.S. markets
- Mentor junior traders through skills development and workload delegation, while actively contributing to team building and talent development
Requirements
- Degree holder in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or related discipline(s)
- Minimum 9 years of experience in sell side trading, familiarity with trading workflows is essential
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese
- Proficient coding skills in Python and VBA
- 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
Director, Delta One Trading, Equity Derivatives employer: CLSA Global Markets Pte Ltd
As a leading player in the financial services sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Director of Delta One Trading, Equity Derivatives. Located in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a high-performance culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and strategic capital optimisation, employees are empowered to drive impactful results while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values their contributions.
Contact Details:
CLSA Global Markets Pte Ltd Recruitment Team
