CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

Associate Director - Delta One Trading, Equity Derivatives

Sales & TradingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree or above in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance is required; a PhD is advantageous.
A minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience is required.
Python programming is essential; experience with other programming languages is a plus.
Knowledge of tracking optimization or multi-factor risk modelling is a plus.
Good teamwork and written and oral communication skills are required.
Strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving are required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, liaise with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements, and prioritize work under pressure with minimal supervision appropriate to the level of experience is required.
Self-motivation, initiative, continuous learning, and the ability to offer potential solutions for architectural considerations are required.

Responsibilities

Support traders in daily work, including trading, bookings, risk management, and resolving trading-related issues.
Execute trades, hedge positions, and make markets.
Work closely with the Sales team to provide pricing for client-facing business.
Collaborate with Risk, Finance, Operations, Quant, and Technology teams.
Work with Quant and IT on system developments, participate in regular meetings, and follow up on progress.
Collect requirements and develop tactical tools to improve efficiency in pricing and trading decision-making.
Support and enhance existing business processes and related infrastructure.
Work with senior traders to generate trade ideas, identify trading opportunities, and back-test strategies.
Work with the MO, Operations, and Settlement teams on booking and reconciliation.

Desired Qualifications

A PhD degree is advantageous.
Knowledge of tracking optimization or multi-factor risk modelling is a plus.
Skill in programming languages other than Python is a plus.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Support traders in their daily work which includes trading, bookings, risk management, and resolving trading related issues.
Responsible for execution, hedging, and market making.
Work closely with the Sales team to provide pricing for clients facing business.
Work closely with Risk, Finance, Operation, Quant and Technology teams.
Work with Quant and IT on systems developments, engage in regular meetings, and follow up on the progress.
Collecting requirements and developing tactical tools to enhance efficiency in pricing and trading decision making process.
Support and enhance existing business processes and related infrastructure.
Work with senior traders to generate trade ideas, identify trading opportunities, and back-test strategies.
Work with MO team, Operations and Settlement team for booking and reconciliation.

Requirements

Master’s degree or above in computer science, math, physics, engineering or quantitative finance. PhD degree would be advantage.
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience
Python programming is essential. Other programming languages skill is a plus.
Knowledgeable of tracking optimization or multi-factor risk modelling will be a plus.
Good team work and communication skills, both written and oral
Good analytical skills, a logical approach to problem solving, be able to work in a fast-paced environment liaising with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements and be able to prioritize work under pressure with minimal supervision for the level of experience
Self-motivated, self-driven and lifetime learner, and be able to bring positivity and enthusiasm in trying to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations

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About the Company

CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

CITIC CLSA provides capital markets and investment services in Asia and beyond, supporting global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The company uses its award-winning research, extensive Asia network, and direct links to China to help clients access and invest in Asian markets. Its team operates across 13 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, combining local knowledge with international reach. This mix helps clients execute deals, conduct in-depth market analysis, and grow their investment portfolios through China and Asia-focused opportunities. What sets CITIC CLSA apart is its deep regional network and China connections, which contrast with broader global banks and smaller regional firms. The goal is to enable clients to grow by leveraging Asia’s markets and China’s opportunities through expert advisory, research, and execution across the globe.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $834.9M
Headquarters: Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Founded: 1986

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