Global Markets - Equity Derivatives - Trader

Your role

Role Summary
We are seeking an Associate Director to join the APAC Equity Derivatives Trading desk in Hong Kong. The role focuses on pricing, trading, and risk managing equity derivatives products across Asian markets. You will partner closely with Sales, Structuring, Quant and IT teams to deliver client solutions, manage risk exposures, and identify trading opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Price, execute, and risk manage equity derivatives books across APAC markets
• Conduct market analysis and identify trading opportunities
• Partner with Sales to provide timely pricing, execution support, and client insights
• Collaborate with Structuring and Quants on product development and pricing methodologies
• Contribute to analytics, tooling, and automation initiatives (e.g., Python)
• Ensure adherence to risk controls and regulatory requirements
• Operate effectively in a high-pressure environment with strong decision-making

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Your team

You will be part of the APAC Equity Derivatives Trading team covering regional markets (Japan, Korea, Hongkong, Singapore, Taiwan etc). The desk works closely with:
• Sales (client pricing & market color)
• Structuring (product design)
• Quants (models & analytics)
• IT (platform)
• Risk & Operations (controls & lifecycle management)

Your expertise

• 2–5 years’ experience in equity derivatives trading, structuring, or related role
• Demonstrated market interest, intuition, and risk awareness
• Understanding of equity derivatives, including options and exotics
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. Coding ability (Python or similar) preferred
• Resilient and adaptable in a demanding trading environment. Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance or related discipline

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

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