Bank Of America Associate / Vice President Prime Financing 

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island 

242107435

Job Description:

The Quantitative Strategies and Data Group (QSDG) is seeking an Associate/VP for a Hong Kong based role covering the Prime Financing business.

Primarily focusing on tools, analysis, pricing, optimization, risk, workflow and PL; the role requires strong technical skills and an ability to work directly with trading, in a fast paced environment, to help deliver on the strategic objectives for the equity business. Strong communication skills and an ability to work both individually and part of a team is a must.

In this role you will:

• Develop understanding of the Prime Financing Business covering physical prime brokerage, equity swaps and stock loan.
• Gain experience working directly with trading desks providing analytics covering pricing, profitability, risk and execution.
• Enhance existing inventory management models and infrastructure.
• Develop P&L, client profitability, regulatory capital and other analytical tools for the trading desk.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in technical discipline (Computer Science/Applied Mathematics/Physics/Engineering/Statistics)
• Strong programming, analytical and data skills. Familiarity with data structures
• Familiarity with object oriented and functional programming (Python preferred)
• Working knowledge of relational/column-based databases
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills – able to present complex material in a simple manner
• Experience working in a front-office role is beneficial
• Knowledge of and experience working with prime brokerage/derivatives/financing products is helpful
• Experience with portfolio optimization and factor risk models a plus
• Experience with machine learning techniques a plus