equity derivatives sales, analyst.

as an Equity Derivatives Sales Executive / Associate, you will play a key role in expanding our cross-asset equity derivatives footprint across Malaysia and the broader region. You will work closely with senior institutional sales professionals and trading desks in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong to deliver tailored structured products, options, and swaps to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Support senior sales leads in managing and developing relationships with top-tier Malaysian institutional investors, including asset managers, pension funds, and corporate treasuries.
• Product Pitching: Assist in presenting tailored equity derivative products (options, structured products, OTC swaps) to match client risk profiles and market views.
• Execution & Pricing: Coordinate with regional trading desks (Kuala Lumpur & Hong Kong) to source live pricing, execute listed/OTC trades, and follow up on trade settlements with operations teams.
• Market Insights: Prepare product term sheets, investment strategy notes, and market updates reflecting Bursa Malaysia announcements and broader regional equities trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with research analysts to turn market themes into actionable derivative trade ideas, and assist in organizing client roadshows and webinars.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure all trading and sales activities comply with Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) regulations and internal risk guidelines.

about the manager/team

you will be joining a highly dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced Institutional Equity Sales team with direct mentorship from seasoned industry professionals. The desk operates at the intersection of sales, trading, and research, maintaining a strong regional link with global market hubs like Hong Kong. The team environment is flat, meritocratic, and focused on sharp market analysis, continuous learning, and structured professional growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Licenses: Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL) Module 17 & 18 preferred.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Malaysian capital markets, Bursa Malaysia/FBM KLCI, and basic derivative instruments (options, futures, swaps).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and Bloomberg terminal. Knowledge of VBA or Python for data analysis is an added advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage for cross-border client coverage.
• Experience: Prior internship or 1–2 years of entry-level experience within a investment bank, securities firm, or asset management company is beneficial.