Derek Tsang
About Derek Tsang
Derek Tsang is a Repo Trader in Global Markets at HSBC, where he has worked since 2019 in Hong Kong. He has a background in finance and risk management, with previous internships at various financial institutions.
Work at HSBC
Derek Tsang has been employed at HSBC as a Repo Trader in the Global Markets division since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing repurchase agreements and facilitating liquidity in the financial markets. His work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient trading operations and market analysis. He has hosted daily morning meetings with sales, traders, syndicate, and research teams, contributing to the overall strategy and performance of the trading desk.
Previous Internships
Prior to his current role at HSBC, Derek Tsang gained diverse experience through several internships. He worked at Options Group as a Research Intern for four months in 2017, and at Accenture as a Consulting Intern for one month in the same year. Additionally, he served as a Summer Analyst in HSBC's Global Banking and Markets division for two months in 2018, and as an Intern at Commerzbank AG in Trade Finance and Cash Management for five months in 2018. He also completed a Fall Internship at EY focused on Credit Risk Analytics for three months in 2017, and a Summer Internship in Private Banking at Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. for two months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Derek Tsang completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Risk Management and Business Intelligence at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 2014 to 2019. Before that, he attended St. Stephen's College from 2008 to 2014, where he studied subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Mathematics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in finance and risk management.
Key Contributions
During his internships, Derek Tsang made significant contributions to various projects. He created a benchmark credit curve tracker to help sales teams monitor changes in major bonds and issuers. He also developed a revenue tracker for both team and client levels and prepared templates for tracing credit curves. His role included writing market commentaries for client distribution and preparing presentations that compared the credit team's performance in 2019.
Professional Skills
Derek Tsang possesses a range of professional skills relevant to his role in finance. He has experience in market analysis, credit risk analytics, and financial consulting. His ability to coordinate with multiple teams and prepare detailed presentations showcases his communication and organizational skills. His background in risk management further enhances his capability to assess and mitigate financial risks.