Dymon Asia is looking for a Portfolio Manager specialized in Japanese equity index (NKY) futures and options. This person must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the product and have verifiable profitable track record from trading volatility.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Actively managing a portfolio of equity derivatives
- Ability to analyze volatility curves
- Ability to generate trade ideas
- Ability to take risk and make positive P&L
- Ability to understand and articulate trade ideas and portfolio construction in detail
Qualification:
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in trading equity index futures and options
- Deep understanding of analytics and the fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics
- Strong investment process/framework and portfolio management skills
- A good track record with annual profits of USD 10mio or more
- Strong risk management skills
- Extensive network and local know-how in Japan
- Ability to read, write and speak Japanese will be a plus
- Natural curiosity, analytical, critical and logical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to think laterally and exercise good judgment
- Self-starter attitude with high level of enthusiasm for fundamental research
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
