Associate Director, QIS Structuring
Job Summary
If youre looking for a career that will help you stand out join HSBC and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top or an exciting new direction we offer opportunities support and rewards that will take you further
Were one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director QIS Structuring
The quantitative investment strategies (QIS) volatility structurer is responsible for designing and marketing volatility and options-based strategies that are systematic and rules-based across asset classes and investment styles. This role involves working at the intersection of quantitative finance derivatives structuring and market analytics to create bespoke solutions for clients often leveraging advanced quantitative models and innovative financial engineering techniques. The position is highly collaborative requiring interaction with trading desks sales teams legal quant and IT teams
As an HSBC employee in the UK youll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
In this role you will:
- Design of QIS Cross-Asset Strategies across equity rates FX & Multi-Asset) with a focus on equity volatility
- Create quantitative frameworks for different investments styles targeting different investments objectives: risk premia enhanced beta asset allocation and hedging and Enhance and refine indices and quantitative models
- Analyse market dynamics and quantitative signals to assess the performance of strategies under various market conditions and back test and stress test strategies using historical data
- Collaborate with sales teams to market QIS strategies to a broad range of investors
- Prepare detailed and compelling pitch materials presentations and performance summaries tailored to client objectives
- Educate clients on quantitative investment strategies and on how systematic strategies can help achieving the investment objectives
- Engage with clients in collaboration with sales to understand their risk-return profiles investment horizons and constraints
- Propose tailored strategies that align with specific client needs and identify market trends and client demands to create new opportunities for systematic strategies
- Oversee the implementation of systematic strategies ensuring accurate model deployment and execution in real-time markets
- Partner with trading desks to execute rebalancing portfolio hedging and other strategy-related actions and build or enhance existing tools to automate and streamline the implementation of systematic strategies
To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:
- Experience within Financial Markets and thorough knowledge and understanding of derivatives related products
- Proven work experience within the quantitative investment strategy sector with a focus on structuring
- Good overview on regulation and accounting including upcoming changes which impact the industry
- Possesses an excellent quantitative and technological skill-set with a preference for advanced academic qualifications in technical/STEM subjects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with very strong analytical skills
Opening up a world of opportunity
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC were dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender ethnicity disability religion sexual orientation or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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About Company
HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company. It was the 7th largest bank in the world by 2018, and the largest in Europe, with total assets of US$2.558 trillion.