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Junior Listed Trader, Equity Derivatives

CLSA
Full-time
On-site
London

Position Description As a Listed Trader, you will play a key role in supporting the desk’s trading activities and risk management processes. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge strategies and tools, providing an excellent platform for career growth in a high-energy environment. This is a fast-paced and exciting new role designed for individuals eager to make an impact in the equity derivatives space. Key Areas of Responsibilities Maintain and calibrate volatility surfaces to support accurate option pricing across underlyings. Assist in optimizing trade execution and reconciliation workflows. Build and improve on-desk tools for real-time risk monitoring. Execute trades and manage interactions with counterparties. Support development and testing of proprietary strategies. Collaborate with internal teams to streamline trading processes. Monitor market conditions and liquidity to identify opportunities and manage risk. Analyze option flow and volatility trends to provide insights to senior traders. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s preferred) in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field. Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn. Minimum 3 years of experience in Equity Derivatives, ideally with Listed Options trading exposure. Solid understanding of Single Stock and Index Option pricing and volatility models. Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills. Ability to perform under pressure and work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English. Proficient in Python for data analysis (NumPy, Pandas, Polars), SQL/database design, and object-oriented programming with solid grasp of software design patterns Stay informed on CITIC CLSA Job Opportunities Not the right fit? You can create a job alert to receive our latest job openings that meet your interest. CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies. Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management. As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit http://www.clsa.com.

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