Delta One Trader

Department Description

Delta One Trading is part of the Equity Derivatives department responsible for providing Indexation to Societe Generale's client base across Asia Pacific. The range of product covered are Futures, swaps, ETFs. We provide liquidity to the market on OTC and listed products (index and single stock derivatives), optimize inventory, funding and index tracking.

Responsibilities :

• Grow the Delta one business on Asian developed markets with a focus on Hong Kong

• Active trading and market making of index and ETF products

• Ensure timely and accurate marking of the books (repo, dividends..)

• Doing critical analysis and finding new trading opportunities

• Supervising and training of junior traders

• Doing normal size executions at close  for all markets  and run algo excutions.

• Help price and risk manage clients trades (swap, futures, rolls..) on Developed Markets Perimeter

• Ensure daily Delta One tasks are performed timely and accurately (PnL, Risk, Bookings..)

• Help update and develop new automatic tools for the desk

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or similar

• Previous working experience in the financial field is preferred

• Strong Programming skills are required

• Able to work under pressure and deal with exposure to risk

• Result oriented, determined and able to make reliable decisions

• Fluent English is mandatory

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority

• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions

• Responsibility - Courage: I express my convictions and make decisions with courage and respect.

• Commitment - Inspiration: I support the vision and the strategy

• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs

Please note that as per the Guidelines on the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme issued by HKAB in May 2022 (Guidelines), which have been endorsed by the HKMA, Authorized Institutions that are hiring staff for Relevant Positions (as set out in paragraph 2.1 of the Guidelines) are required to obtain specific references from past employers in the preceding seven years. If you are offered a Relevant Position with us, you will be requested to provide us your consent later so that we can conduct the MRC exercise.

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

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