Equity Derivatives - Strategy Structurer - VP-Director

About Us:
Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Job Description:

• Strategy Index Development: Systematically design and develop strategy indices, focusing on asset allocation models, factor-based strategies, and quantitative investment frameworks. This includes backtesting methodologies, risk management integration, and performance attribution analysis.
• Framework Construction & Client Presentation: Build comprehensive evaluation frameworks for new strategies, incorporating quantitative metrics, market scenario analysis, and risk-return profiles. Conduct client roadshows, product pitches, and technical presentations to communicate strategy.
• Customized Solutions: Provide customized testing frameworks and solutions based on client needs, promote the launch of strategies, and follow up on their implementation.
• Customized Solution Design: Develop tailored testing frameworks and strategic solutions based on client-specific needs. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate strategy launch, monitor implementation progress, and provide reviews on existing trades.
• Global Asset Universe Expansion: Expand and maintain a global asset universe spanning equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments. Optimize data quality, pricing models, and risk parameters to support strategy development, ensuring compliance with international market standards.
• System Development & Documentation: Collaborate with technology teams to enhance trading and maintenance systems, integrating strategy logic, risk controls, and operational workflows. Prepare detailed strategy whitepapers, product fact sheets, and technical specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8-10 years of experience in strategy research, quantitative investment, or financial product structuring. Proven expertise in domestic and international equity, bond, and derivative markets, with in-depth knowledge of pricing mechanisms, trading rules, and market microstructure.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of global asset allocation strategies, factor investing, and risk management frameworks. Proficiency in quantitative modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Python).
• Exceptional learning agility, cross-cultural communication, and written presentation skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively in both languages.