Roles & Responsibilities
Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Institutional Sales – Derivatives Specialist to join our dynamic team in Singapore. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s derivatives sales business across exchange-traded and cleared OTC products, focusing on institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and corporate treasuries.
This is a high-impact role requiring strong market knowledge, client relationship management skills, and proven ability to grow institutional flows in a competitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to grow revenue across exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives.
- Originate and drive client acquisition by on-boarding new institutional clients and expanding the firm’s client base.
- Maintain and deepen relationships with existing institutional clients, growing share of wallet and capturing cross-product opportunities.
- Generate commission revenue by proactively pitching ideas, market insights, and structured solutions to clients.
- Collaborate closely with trading desks, research teams, and operations to deliver seamless execution and client support.
- Monitor global derivatives markets (SGX, HKEX, CME, ICE, LME, etc.) and translate market opportunities into actionable ideas for clients.
- Contribute to team initiatives by identifying new market segments, product opportunities, and cross-selling synergies within KGI.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and licensing requirements.
Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.5–7 years of proven institutional sales or sales trading experience in derivatives, ideally within an investment bank, brokerage, or securities firm.Strong product knowledge across equity, FX, and commodities derivatives (exchange-traded and OTC-cleared).Demonstrated success in building and maintaining institutional client relationships and generating revenue.Familiarity with major global exchanges (e.g., SGX, HKEX, CME, ICE, LME) and derivatives trading ecosystems.Must hold the relevant MAS-required licenses (e.g., CMFAS papers for dealing and advising in securities and futures).Highly motivated self-starter with a commercial mindset, resilience, and commitment to performance excellence.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple opportunities.Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to apply79@talentvis.com or click apply now!
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notifiedTalentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No : 04C3537
EA Personnel Name : Reggie Tiongson | EA Personnel No : R1324767
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