Position Overview: This role is critical in establishing a new Equity Derivatives Middle Office team in Hong Kong and supporting the expansion of operations in the region. The successful candidate will manage daily post-trade activities while designing and implementing streamlined processes, controls, and systems. The position requires close collaboration with traders, IT, operations, and compliance teams, offering a unique opportunity to shape the operational framework locally.
Key Responsibilities: - Establish and develop the Equity Derivatives Middle Office team in Hong Kong.
- Handle trade entry, lifecycle event management, validations, and daily profit/loss checks.
- Work with traders to resolve risk discrepancies and support trade execution processes.
- Build and implement robust processes and controls tailored to local requirements.
- Identify and drive process improvements in collaboration with IT teams.
- Support the rollout of new products, strategies, and trading capabilities in the region.
- Oversee system testing, deployments, and provide ongoing support.
- Act as the local contact point for Trading, IT, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and Management teams.
Requirements: - Strong expertise in equity derivatives, including OTC products and bespoke structures.
- Proven experience supporting trading desks and working with trading and risk systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end trade processes and post-trade operations.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or finance-related discipline from a reputable university.