Our core value is building strong relationships with our clients, which include private banks, retail distributors, financial institutions, and corporates. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

 

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally.  From collaborative work spaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our professionals the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

 

Job Summary & Responsibilities

 

• Assisting the daily risk management of the Asia Pacific Single Stock Exotics trading book (executing hedges, developing risk management strategies and utilities).
• Pricing exotic derivatives on Asia Pacific single stocks
• Developing a cross-function, cross-asset and cross-regional network within the firm
• Learning how to trade a broad and complex set of products (and the models, markets, and the operational and legal framework necessary to trade)
• Working with other traders on the desk and the strats to develop new models and products, or enhance existing ones
• Working with sales and structuring to expand overall franchise business

 

 

Basic Qualifications

 

• Previous experience in trading and risk managing single stock derivatives
• Excellent academic background, ideally in a highly quantitative subject (Mathematics, Physical, Engineering, Finance/Financial Economics or Computing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail, ability to multi-task