APAC ETD Algo Trader & Execution Strategist

Societe Generale; Singapore; On-site; SGD 147,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is seeking an Electronic Sales Trader/Algo Trading specialist to lead the ETD execution algorithms for futures and options in a fast-paced APAC trading environment. You will supervise, analyze, and enhance agency execution algos, working with sales-trading, technology, and clients to deliver superior outcomes.

The role emphasizes market microstructure expertise, strong quantitative skills, and clear communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across APAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a financial, quantitative or scientific field.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate quantitative findings into execution guidance.
• Experience with large datasets, Python, and time-series analysis.
• Experience designing or supporting execution algorithms for listed derivatives or electronic trading platforms.
• Direct exposure to agency execution and client-facing trading roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation and supervision of listed derivatives agency execution algorithm platform.
• Monitor execution quality and stability during trading hours and during market events.
• Collaborate with sales-trading, technology, and clients to deliver best-in-class execution outcomes.
• Develop and back-test performance analytics and back-testing frameworks.
• Provide advisory support to sales-trading on algo selection and execution strategy.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python

Data analysis

Client engagement

Autonomy

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a financial, quantitative or scientific field

Tools

Databases

Trading systems

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

Societe Generale is seeking an Electronic Sales Trader/Algo Trading specialist to lead the ETD execution algorithms for futures and options in a fast-paced APAC trading environment. You will supervise, analyze, and enhance agency execution algos, working with sales-trading, technology, and clients to deliver superior outcomes.

The role emphasizes market microstructure expertise, strong quantitative skills, and clear communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across APAC.