Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Analyst to join our Structured Products Strategies Group, part of the Equities Derivatives Trading desk. This team is responsible for the pricing and issuance of exotic derivative products, and competitor monitoring.
The Analyst will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining the exotic options pricing and issuance platform, which serves as the central command center for traders, salespeople, and structurers. This role involves real-time problem-solving, incident management, and close interaction with front-office stakeholders to ensure smooth trading operations during Asia hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for front-office users (sales, structuring, trading) for platform-related issues.
- Provide real-time support for the pricing and issuance platform, ensuring high availability and rapid resolution of production incidents.
- Monitor system health and proactively identify potential issues before they impact trading.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues under time-sensitive conditions, escalating when necessary.
- Collaborate with development teams to communicate bugs, suggest enhancements, and validate fixes.
- Maintain and improve monitoring, alerting, and automation tools to enhance system resilience.
- Document processes, incident resolutions, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong preference for candidate with prior experience in or an understanding of equity derivatives, structured products, and basic financial instruments.
- Familiarity with pricing theory, financial engineering concepts, and risk management principles.
- Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and systems architecture.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting (Python, SQL; knowledge of C# and React is strongly desired).
- Experience with Windows environments, networking basics, and system monitoring tools.
- Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and perform root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with front-office and technology teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.
Experience / Education
- 1–5 years of experience in production support, application support, or front-office technology roles within financial services.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or in a related computing discipline.
- Knowledge of derivatives markets and structured products is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications (CFA, FRM) or advanced degrees are a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
- Work at the intersection of technology and trading, supporting complex exotic derivatives workflows.
- Gain exposure to front-office decision-making and cutting-edge pricing systems.
- Be part of a high-impact team ensuring stability and competitiveness in a fast-paced market environment.