Head of Dealing

Drake International Singapore; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International Singapore seeks a senior dealing leader to oversee daily dealing activities for investment products on the company’s digital trading platform in the Philippines. You will ensure accurate, timely client order execution, maintain MAS- and exchange-compliant processes, guide a high-performing team, and report on trading performance and risk to senior management.

Additionally, you will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Operations to strengthen governance and drive growth in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or mathematics.
• CFA, CMFAS, or similar qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in brokerage, capital markets, wealth management, or related sectors.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or supervisory dealing role.
• Strong knowledge of brokerage operations, securities trading, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with institutional clients and online brokerage platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily dealing activities across investment products on the digital trading platform.
• Ensure accurate, timely execution of client orders with high service standards.
• Maintain compliance with MAS regulations, exchange rules, and internal policies.
• Foster relationships with exchanges, brokers, market counterparties, and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular management reports on trading performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Accounting/Mathematics

Tools

OMS

Trading platforms

Digital brokerage technologies

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily dealing activities for all investment products available on the Company's digital trading platform.
• Ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely execution of client orders while maintaining high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with MAS regulations, exchange rules, and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with exchanges, brokers, market counterparties, and other external stakeholders.
• Support the growth of the brokerage and digital trading business by working closely with the Business Development team to increase trading activity, client engagement, and revenue opportunities.
• Identify market trends, business opportunities, and new initiatives to enhance the Company's trading offerings and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Audit, Operations, Technology, and Finance teams to ensure effective governance and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop the dealing team while fostering a high-performance, client-focused, and compliant culture.
• Provide regular management reports and updates on trading performance, business developments, key risks, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• CFA, CMFAS, or other relevant professional qualifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in brokerage, securities dealing, capital markets, wealth management, investment banking, fintech, or other financial services sectors.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership or supervisory dealing role.
• Strong understanding of brokerage operations, securities trading, digital trading platforms, capital markets, and related regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with algorithmic execution, order management systems (OMS), trading platforms, and digital brokerage technologies.
• Strong knowledge of risk management practices and operational controls within brokerage and trading environments.
• Experience working with institutional clients, intermediaries, distribution partners, or online brokerage platforms will be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business, operations, technology, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, commercial, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with operational, risk, and regulatory considerations in a dynamic business environment.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1658237 | EA License No.: 11C3510 | Drake International