Execution Trader

A multi-billion dollar 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 organised, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups.

Responsibilities include

• 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, 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

The individual should have 2-4 years execution experience preferably on the buy-side.