Liquid Credit - Trader at Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Analysis, Market Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Securities Finance, Transaction Cost Analysis, Quantitative Research, OTC Derivative Products, Equity Swaps, Options, Credit Derivatives, FX Forward Contracts, Repos, Corporate Actions, ISDA Master Agreement, Securities Regulations, Credit Risk Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

A leading alternative investment manager is looking to expand the team through the addition of a Junior Equity and or Equity Derivatives Trader. In this role, this individual will work with the Investment team internationally. Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups. Responsibilities: - Provide risk and market risk analysis and oversight to internal and external derivatives and securities finance platforms including Global Arbitrage & Trading, Fixed Income & Currencies and Equities;. - Transaction cost analysis projects and other quantitative research projects associated with the trading and investment management process; - Analyze securities finance and derivative transactions in the context of counterparties' overall trading and investment strategies; - Familiarity with OTC derivative products including equity swaps/Options ( OTC and exchange), credit derivatives, FX forward contracts and securities finance and Repos; - Perform pre-trade data quality check; monitor portfolio risk; monitor corporate actions and other adjustments to the group’s portfolios; - Understanding of Standing Orders and Policies: SO Series 6 - Securities. Finance and SO Series 7 - Trading Credit Risk Management and, Loans, and Collateral Securities; Relevant qualifications for APAC exchanges - Understanding of major Asian Equity markets ( HK/China/Australia/Japan/Korea). - Understanding of trading documentation including the ISDA Master Agreement; Inclusive of Equity swaps/CFDs - Understanding of securities regulations governing mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds and other institutional counterparties; The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency. - BA (or equivalent) with finance or economic focus; ideally quantitative or accounting undergrad - Experience with merger arb/relative value trade execution - Ability to execute basic credit/bond transactions - Basic risk arbitrage analytics maintenance - Knowledge of convertibles, bonds, bank debts, CDS, derivatives, options, etc. and related documentations; - Understanding of credit risk inducing policy, process and measurement - Strong written and oral communication skills - 2-4 years trading experience, including Market and Credit Risk, preferably at a hedge fund - Knowledge of Swaps/CFDs/Repos among other asset classes Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities

The individual will provide risk and market risk analysis and oversight for internal and external derivatives and securities finance platforms, including conducting transaction cost analysis and other quantitative research projects related to trading and investment management. Responsibilities also include analyzing securities finance and derivative transactions within the context of counterparties' strategies and performing pre-trade data quality checks and portfolio risk monitoring.