Archive for October, 2013
VP Equity Research – Natural Resources
VP Equity Research – Natural Resources – Investment House – Hong Kong My client is a Hong Kong based Investment House who are looking to add a VP Equity Analyst to there team. The individual will have a strong background covering Natural Resources across the Asia Markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus upon Oil Gas or Metals Mining. This is an excellent opportunity for Senior Equity Analyst with particular focus upon the natural resources to join an investment house who is aggressively expanding its coverage and depths in different sectors and markets. The ideal candidate Read more […]
Equity options strategist – London
A large and successful investment firm are looking to add an Equity options strategist to their team. You will be working with a team of strategists and play a key part in developing options based strategies to clients. In addition to this you will also have the opportunity to be involved in developing strategies for an internal portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:- – Proposing investment solutions within the equity options space – Developing options based trading strategies – Involvement in developing/backtesting algorithmic/dynamic Read more […]
Manager Strategy & Market Research
This leading Reinsurer has an established presence within the APAC region. Currently seeking to strengthen their position in the market this globally recognised Reinsurance organisation is looking to develop and define strategic initiatives within Asia. With expansion in their operations, they are now seeking a specialist within Market ResearchReporting directly to the Managing Director of APAC Markets, you will be responsible for planning strategic initiatives. You will conduct market intelligence reports, competitor trend analysis and be the lead on various strategic projects. You will establish Read more […]
Credit Bond Trader
Credit trader, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Salary: AED Highly Competitive. ( Fixed Income / MENA / Middle East / Sukuk/ Corporate Bonds / Sovereign Bonds / CIS / Trading ) Abu Dhabi based Asset Manager looking to hire a senior trader with at least 5 years of experience trading Sukuk Bonds in the MENA region. The candidate must have a proven track record of generating strong PNL figures in corporate/ sovereign bonds. Responsibilities: Proficient in purchasing and selling investments independently and carrying out the most efficient acquisition or disposal strategy Works with the research staff to quantify Read more […]
RAD Developer
Requirements: Proven skills in complex C# and VBA programming within Excel Experience with using financial mathematics libraries from within such applications Mathematical understanding of a range of financial products including Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, Interest Rate Futures, Discounting curves Experience in the front-to-back Fixed Income business process and trade lifecycle in order to be able to take a holistic view of a problem while designing a solution For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please feel free to drop me Kameel, an email at kgidwani@astoncarter.com. Read more […]
German Sales Manager/ Data / analytics / Derivatives
Our client provides data for numerous asset classes as well as research and insightful analysis. Aimed predominantly at institutional clients, they offer a global capability to monitor performance, analyze and develop new idea’s and enhance strategic decision making. Our client has a requirement for a sales manager based in London. Main Duties: Maintaining strong relationships with clients. Developing in depth knowledge of all our client’s products. Conduct training for clients. Managing your own pipeline. Developing sound market awareness including competitor activity. Feedback idea’s to Read more […]
Junior Java Programmer – Front Office FX Trading – Great Opportunity to Break into Front Office/Finance
There is a new role with an Investment Bank in London, looking for a Junior Core Java developer to join their Front Office FX Trading group. The team are about to launch a major new programme to implement a greenfield High-Frequency Trading Platform and Real-Time Pricing System for their FX Business. The team is very well established and comprise some of the leading Java developers across the industry. They require a Junior Developer to contribute to the delivery of business-critical Trading Applications, working directly with the Traders, Quants and the Lead Quant Developer. This is a fantastic Read more […]
Experienced Credit Sales, Hong Kong
You will be a technical credit sales person with a strong analytical or product background, ideally with experience of marketing high yield credit. You should have existing relationships with Real Money investors in Asia and be fluent in Mandarin Chinese. The role will suit an entrepreneurial candididate with genuine ownership of their relationships, not reliant on their platform for access to clients, nor to primary flows of credit. The company offers an opportunity to play a lead role in broadening their client base in the real money space and competitive compensation to match your success. Read more […]
Associate, Oil & Gas
You will assist in initiating, developing and maintaining client relationships at relevant levels and will be responsible for cash flow modelling, and assist in annual reviews, credit reviews of the portfolio assigned. You will assist in marketing and making presentations to clients, as well as assist in the execution of advisory and arranging mandates. You will take up adhoc projects, as and when required by management. Pre-requisites: Degree holder At least 3 years of relevant work experience in project finance/ corporate advisory Possess deal structuring and documentation skills Strong quantitative Read more […]
Fixed income Quantitative research strategist – Interest Rates
You will be working with the sales and traders to develop quantitative trading strategies for the firm’s clients across the rates space with a particular focus on AUD/NZD. This is a new position for the team and are therefore looking for a quantitative individual to compliment their existing macro team. Your responsibilities will include:- Develop quantitative IR models, such as Relative value tool and models to come up analytical tools and trade ideas Carrying out quantitative analyses, such as volatility modelling Write regular Interest rate reports and cover data releases, policy meetings Read more […]