FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Senior Associate/Assistant Vice President, Public Markets - Equity Trader role?
The primary focus of this role is on trading equities across both cash and derivatives, ensuring best-in-class execution and operational excellence in managing global public markets trading and structuring activities.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
The position requires around 3-7 years of experience in trading, either on the buy-side or sell-side in equities derivatives trading/structuring.
What types of instruments will I be trading in this role?
You will be trading a variety of instruments, including OTC equity derivatives, listed options (including FLEX), futures, and cash equities. Occasionally, there might also be a need to trade commodity futures and options.
Where is this position based?
This position is based permanently in London.
Is programming experience required for this role?
While programming familiarity with Excel, VBA, or Python is advantageous, it is not essential for the position.
What qualifications are needed for this role?
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline is required, along with solid knowledge of OTC and listed equity derivatives.
Will I have the opportunity to mentor junior team members?
Yes, this role includes providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members to help build their essential knowledge for success.
Do I need to have experience trading multiple product types?
While experience spanning multiple product types is a plus, it is not explicitly required, but deep knowledge of equity derivatives is necessary.
Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?
Yes, this role involves contributing to the development of trading and portfolio execution capabilities, as well as preparing and presenting market updates and performance reviews to internal stakeholders.
How does this role support Temasek's investment activities?
The role supports Temasek's global investment and divestment activities by executing trades to implement investment strategies, manage and monitor risk, and enhance returns for Temasek’s global portfolio.