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Associate – Asia Quantitative and Derivative Strategies

A role on the equity division's quantitative and derivative strategies team, building quantitative and thematic content and portfolio solutions for institutional clients across Asia. It sits between derivatives, delta one, prime brokerage, sales and trading.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Produce portfolio analysis, hedging ideas and bespoke basket proposals for clients
Analyse market and positioning data to find themes and risks
Turn quantitative analysis into short, client-ready content
Enhance the team's analytical tools for custom hedges, baskets and reporting
Adapt global analytics and content for Asian markets

What they ask for

Required

Relevant experience in equity derivatives, quant strategies, structuring or similar
Delta one, options and basket hedging knowledge
Strong quantitative and data skills
Derivatives pricing and risk understanding
Clear communication and presentation
Interest in Asian equity markets

Preferred

Advanced quantitative degree

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline; advanced degree advantageous.
Experience: Relevant markets experience; years not stated
Markets: equities, options

How to prepare

Construct a thematic equity basket and track its performance versus a benchmark
Price a simple option overlay or collar on a basket and explain the Greeks
Write a one-page client note presenting a quantitative idea in plain English
Learn how Delta One swaps and total return structures work

What to study

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