ResponsibilitiesRole OverviewWe are seeking an Electronic Sales Trader/Algo Trading specialist to join our Exchange‑Traded Derivatives (ETD) Algo franchise in Hong Kong. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative research, electronic execution, and client engagement, with ownership of agency execution algorithms for listed derivatives across futures and options.The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision, analysis, and enhancement of ETD execution algorithms, partnering closely with sales‑trading, technology, and clients to deliver best‑in‑class execution outcomes. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep understanding of market microstructure, strong quantitative skillsets, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesAlgorithm Ownership & Execution ExcellenceOwn the day‑to‑day operation and supervision of the listed derivatives agency execution algorithm platform.Monitor execution quality, stability, and behavior of algorithms during APAC trading hours, ensuring robustness through market events.Act as a primary escalation point for algo‑related issues, working closely with trading, technology, and support teams.Quantitative Analysis & ResearchConduct rigorous execution performance analysis using tick‑level data, transaction cost analysis (TCA), and market microstructure diagnostics.Develop, maintain, and enhance back‑testing, simulation, and analysis frameworks to assess algorithm behavior under varying market conditions.Identify execution inefficiencies, market impact drivers, and liquidity patterns to inform algorithm improvements.Algo Development & EnhancementDefine functional specifications and contribute to quantitative logic for new features, strategies, and parameters within ETD execution algos.Partner with quantitative developers and engineers to test, validate, and productionize enhancements.Continuously adapt algorithms to evolving market structure, exchange microstructure changes, and client trading styles.Client & Internal Stakeholder EngagementProvide expert advisory support to sales‑trading teams and clients on algo selection, calibration, and execution strategy.Deliver clear, data‑driven execution insights, post‑trade analysis, and recommendations to institutional clients.Produce periodic market and client trend publications focused on electronic trading in global futures and options.Market & Regulatory AwarenessMaintain strong awareness of regulatory developments, exchange rule changes, and market structure evolution impacting listed derivatives execution.Ensure algorithm behavior and controls align with internal risk frameworks and regulatory expectations.Profile requiredRequired Skills & ExperienceCore CompetenciesStrong analytical mindset with the ability to convert complex quantitative findings into practical execution guidance.Excellent communication skills; comfortable engaging with clients, traders, technologists, and quantitative peers.Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast‑paced trading environment.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Technical & Quantitative SkillsDemonstrated experience working with large datasets.Desired background in quantitative modeling, including:Market impact modelingRegression and optimization techniquesTime‑series analysisStatistical learning / machine learning (applied pragmatically)Proficiency in Python for data analysis and research.Working knowledge of databases.Familiarity with production trading systems, logs, and execution workflows.Experience designing or supporting execution algorithms for listed derivatives or electronic trading platforms.Professional ExperienceMeaningful experience in either:Quantitative tradingAlgorithmic executionTCA / electronic trading strategyListed derivatives (futures and/or options)Direct exposure to agency execution (low‑touch / algo‑driven trading) is required.Prior experience in a client‑facing trading, sales‑trading, or execution advisory role is strongly preferred.Education & QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a financial, quantitative or scientific fieldWhy join usBusiness insightDepartment DescriptionThe Execution Services group within EQD Prime, APAC, is responsible for servicing Societe Generale's client base transacting across APAC and global markets. The business incorporates global exchange traded derivatives coverage, cash equities coverage, synthetic equities coverage, sponsored DMA coverage, and all aspects of execution consultancy across these products. Execution Services includes high-touch sales-trading, program-trading, electronic-trading, and SDMA. With coverage desks in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Sydney, and Singapore, the regional APAC execution services team work as a cross-product, cross-execution vertical, coverage unit, providing best in class execution servicing to Societe Generale's diverse client base.

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