Associate, Derivative Trading

CGS INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate to execute client due diligence through comprehensive KYC processes and enhance client communication. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Applied Finance and demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing compliance and risk processes through internal collaboration and providing decision support. This role promises a dynamic working environment where integrity and adaptability are paramount.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Applied Finance or related courses.
• Proactive learner in financial markets and trading strategies.
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong presentation skills for analytical findings.
• Comfortable in a dynamic trading environment.
• Handles sensitive data with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive KYC processes for client due diligence.
• Optimize service processes for better client experience.
• Manage account opening and AML processes with internal teams.
• Analyze client and market information for decision support.

Skills

Proactive learning

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

Master of Science in Applied Finance

Job description

About the company

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Client Due Diligence: Execute comprehensive KYC processes, verifying client identity, assets, investment objectives, and risk tolerance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing a robust compliance foundation for financial services.
• Client Communication & Service Enhancement: Address client inquiries during onboarding and account opening efficiently, continuously optimize service processes, and deliver tailored, integrated solutions to enhance client experience and satisfaction.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Collaborate with front-, middle-, and back-office teams to manage account opening, trade confirmation, and AML processes, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and mitigation of operational and legal risks.
• Internal Collaboration & Decision Support: Participate in cross-department collaboration and internal training, consolidate and analyze client and market information to support team decision-making and business optimization.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Applied Finance or related courses
• Proactive learner – shows initiative in understanding financial markets, trading strategies, and quantitative tools.
• Team player – collaborates effectively with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communicator – able to present analytical findings clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
• Ethical and responsible – handles sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality.