***GQR | APAC Quant Vacancies – May 2012*** recruitment
GQR is the Global Quantitative Finance search specialist. We operate globally and leverage our extensive relationships to unite the most talented people with the most intellectually and financially rewarding career opportunities globally.
A list of May’s most urgent hires:
East Chinese Team. Desk Head Position for Senior Private Banker |Shanghai| Manager, UHNW, HNW, CRM, Private Wealth | North Asia
Due to a recent depart, a Asian wealth institution is looking to bring in a experienced private banker to run a team in Shanghai. Working closely with senior management, the role involves managing a team of mainland Chinese focused private bankers. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a personal portfolio to play an active role in the growth of the desk. The group understands the current demand for experience in this market and has created a very attractive position backed by a top end remuneration package.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a core team of experienced private bankers who focus on key local mainland Chinese markets
• Analyze the wealth structure and needs of new clients and existing clients.
• Assisting with the compiling of investment proposals and solutions depending on the goals fixed, clients' assets and the chosen investment policy.
• Following up on existing client relationships and responding to client requests.
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements through effective co-ordination with risk and compliance colleagues.
• Checking on the situation of portfolios and monitoring commitments.
• Meeting prospects and key clients on your own, or with other members of the team.
Profile:
• More than 7 years experience in private banking and comprehensive knowledge of Greater Chinese markets
• A proven track record in client advising and acquisition success.
• The ability to manage, develop and grow client relationships.
• The capability to take responsibility for costs and results.
• The know-how to ensure that your team's client portfolios of investments meet legal and regulatory requirements through effective co-ordination with risk and compliance colleagues.
• The ability to deliver against agreed Key Performance Indicators.
Director-MD, Equity Exotic Index trader, Complex Equity trader, Lead equity Indices exotic trader, Senior Exotic Equity Trader – Asian Index / indices, Hong Kong
We are working with a top tier investment that is looking to add a trader to run their index exotic business in Hong Kong. Whilst traders would ideally have a proven track record in trading exotic indices in the Asian markets, exceptional candidates who are looking to relocate will also be considered. Candidates must have very strong technical backgrounds with ideally genuine expertise with vol convexity hedging and strong modeling skills regarding stochastic risk. This role will be as the main risk taker for the business for the complex index books. This major focus of this position will be as a trader though there is clear potential for managerial responsibilities from day one depending on the hire. Traders who experience has come at another top tier institution will be at a clear advantage. The group is renowned for having strong infrastructure and franchise, making this one of the most coveted seats in the region. The ability and expectation to generate significant P and L is clear making it a fantastic opportunity.
REQUIRED:
Exceptionally strong technical skills coupled with excellent communication skills
Successful track record in trading complex products on equity indexes, ideally in Asia.
A thirst for continual innovation and improvement
IN RETURN:
A huge opportunity to lead and attain significant career progression
Fantastic opportunities to develop your skill set and take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Quantitative Analyst/Developer – A highly regarded high-frequency proprietary trading group – Singapore
A highly regarded high-frequency proprietary trading group is looking to hire a Quantitative Analyst/Developer with workable knowledge of C++ systems design and programming. As part of a quantitative team, the individual will work closely with trading staff and provide quantitative research and support.
Responsibilities:
- Research and develop pricing models for financial instruments.
- Design and implement the software for the pricing models.
- Utilize proprietary software to develop predictive models for algorithmic trading.
- Conduct research, analyze, and present discoveries in a professional format.
- Work with programmers in design, development, and implementation of financial software/trading systems.
- Optimize current trading strategies/systems and adjust parameters to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Work closely with the traders to understand business requirements, design efficient and scalable solutions.
- Create and maintain up to date work plans, followed by communicating status to traders.
- Work closely with market data and network infrastructure teams as well as quantitative analysis team.
Requirements
- Masters degree in a Quantitative subject
- Minimum of 3 years development experience with C++ in a Windows environment.
- Artificial intelligence experience desired
- Minimum 2 years experience working as a quantitative analyst on the trading desk of an investment bank or hedge fund.
- VBA experience desired.
- Strong understanding of system architecture and design.
- Understanding of financial models, statistical analysis, and/or simulation.
- Ability to work in a high pressure, dynamic trading environment.
- Ability to be comfortable working independently.
Senior Client Advisor/Private Banker | Singapore APAC CRM | Domestic, Malaysia, SNG | VP/SVP/Director
A dynamic and progressive bank which holds over three centuries of private banking heritage is looking to add two relationship managers and private bankers to the Singapore domestic team. The ability to give a world top rated service relies heavily upon the quality of the individuals in the Asian teams and they have created a platform that assists and stimulates front office personnel whilst offering them one of the most attractive reward schemes in the industry. They are looking to speak with individuals with a strong banking background who have a focus upon Malaysian and Singaporean HNW/UHNW Private clients, institutions and family office partnerships.
The role:
• You will be offering bespoke banking and investment solutions to ultimate high net worth individuals and families working specifically within South-East Asia
• The chosen candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients and will provide a truly bespoke and unique world class set of investment solutions/products.
• You will be required to acquire and grow customer base through effective relationship management whilst deepening the relationships with existing clients.
• Have complete knowledge of the customer base in terms of the profile, demographics psychographics and assets in the Bank and in other places
• Formulate sales call plans to acquire large prospective customers through referrals
Requirements:
- 8-14 years experience in wealth management or relevant financial industries.
- Strong client facing skills with experience of managing and handling the sophisticated needs of local HNW/UHNW individuals and families.
- Effective in gaining an in-depth understanding of client’s needs and advising on a diverse range of wealth management solutions.
- Detailed regulatory knowledge in particular of relevant regulatory requirements and an overall understanding of the business impact of the regulatory environment.
- Strong knowledge of the local wealth management industry.
• Able to work to clearly defined annual revenue targets with an ability to deliver results
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