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 looking for a candidate to monitor and analyze derivative trading positions, ensuring timely reporting and accuracy of Profit and Loss. Suitable candidates should possess a Master's degree in Finance, demonstrate an analytical mindset, and be proficient with data analysis tools such as Power BI and Python. Collaborating closely with traders and risk managers, this role offers a chance to work in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights.
• Maintains accuracy and precision when handling large datasets.
• Shows initiative in understanding financial markets.
• Collaborates effectively with traders, analysts, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile daily P&L for derivative trading positions.
• Track and analyze trading-related cashflows with treasury and operations.
• Assist in identifying and escalating trading and operational risks.
• Liaise with traders, risk managers, and back-office teams.
• Provide support in resolving trade discrepancies.
• Generate reports and dashboards for management and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Proactive learner

Team player

Education

Master of Science in Finance

Tools

Data Mining

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Microsoft Office

Power BI

MySQL

Python

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 Responsibility:

• Monitor and reconcile daily Profit and Loss (P&L) for derivative trading positions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
• Track and analyse trading‑related cashflows, coordinating with treasury and operations teams to ensure proper funding and settlement
• Assist in identifying and escalating trading and operational risks, including intraday risk alerts and margin requirements
• Liaise closely with traders, risk managers, and back‑office teams to support trade booking, trade amendments, and lifecycle events
• Provide support in resolving trade discrepancies and system‑related issues
• Generate routine reports and dashboards for management and regulatory purposes

Job Requirement:

• Master of Science in Finance or related courses
• Analytical mindset – able to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights.
• Detail‑oriented – maintains accuracy and precision when handling large datasets and quantitative models.
• Proactive learner – shows initiative in understanding financial markets, trading strategies, and quantitative tools.
• Team player – collaborates effectively with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders.

Technical:

• Data Mining
• Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Microsoft Office
• Power BI
• MySQL
• Python