At a Glance
- Tasks: Support innovative equity derivative solutions and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join CITIC CLSA, a leading investment bank with a global presence.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to global markets and develop your career in finance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in equity derivatives while building valuable client relationships.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Position Description We are seeking an Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives Sales team, supporting the delivery of innovative derivative solutions to institutional clients.
The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring, and Research teams to provide market insights, develop client materials, and support transaction execution.
This role offers exposure to global equity markets and a broad range of equity derivative products.
The Analyst will contribute to client relationship management, identify new business opportunities, and help drive revenue growth.
It is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual looking to build a career in equity derivatives and institutional sales.
- Key areas of Responsibilities
- Market equity derivatives products to EMEA clients, including vanilla and exotic options, structured notes, OTC swaps, and certificates.
- Prepare and share market commentary, trade ideas, and product suggestions tailored to client needs.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and assist senior sales colleagues in developing new business.
- Collect and analyse client feedback on pricing and products to help enhance the competitiveness of the equity derivatives offering.
- Work closely with trading, structuring, quant, and prime services teams to improve systems, drive infrastructure enhancements, and deliver a superior client experience.
- Support the full trade lifecycle, including pre-trade pricing and preparation, execution, and post-trade follow-up.
- Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to drive onboarding of new partners, including private banks, wealth managers and family offices, asset managers, distributors and institutions, through helping to drive the KYC process and documentation (DA / ISDA).
- Partner with colleagues from other product lines (Cash Equities, FICC) to identify and pursue cross-department collaboration opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s preferred) holder in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and motivation.
- Ability to think fast and critically, solve various problems arising from trading, risk and operations.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills essential; experience with VBA/macros or Python an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a global team.
CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies.
Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.
As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.
CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas.
For further information, please visit http://www. clsa. com.
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Analyst, Equity Derivatives Sales, Equity Derivatives employer: CLSA
CLSA is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, where innovative thinking and teamwork are highly valued. Located in a vibrant financial hub, employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in the fast-paced world of exotic equity derivatives.
