Independent Asian Equity Derivatives Analyst
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Smartkarma
Job Description
Only applications on Smartkarma's website (https : / / www.smartkarma.com / home / insight-providers / ) will be accepted.
In general, looking for former / current systematic traders :
- Experts in Asian equity derivatives market related strategies (index & single name listed / OTC options, futures, vol / var swaps & any other exotics), with a particular priority given to options traders (statistical arbitrage strategies);
- Proven experience in developing pricing, hedging and automation models for Equity Derivatives desks;
- Combining sound financial insights and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a large variety of datasets;
- Able to articulate and defend their trading ideas through both written (and verbal) communications.
Example of deliverables :
- Actionable trade ideas exploiting statistically-based predictive signals associated with various market inefficiencies;
- Regular volatility updates and screens;
- Strategy back tests for systematic equity strategies;
- Flow commentary;
- Relative-value analysis;
- Volatility futures and options research.
Qualifications
- Extensive research or investment experience for institutional clients (8 yrs+)
- Demonstrated trading experience in Asian Equity Derivatives
- Ability to write differentiated insights.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.