AVP, Electronic Execution Trader

TANGSPAC SEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TANGSPAC SEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, a leading broker and investment bank, seeks a knowledgeable professional in electronic trading to advise clients on execution strategies across ASEAN markets. The role requires strong analytical skills, ownership, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with product and technology teams, supporting client onboarding, and monitoring regulatory changes affecting market structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher.
• CMFAS certificates (M1A, M5, M6, M6A) or exempted from CMFAS exams.
• At least 4 years of trading & execution experience in ASEAN equities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on ASEAN market microstructure and execution strategies.
• Advise clients on electronic execution solutions and smart order routing.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting electronic trading and market structure.
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to implement client feedback.
• Support onboarding and ongoing client engagement with sales trading teams.

Skills

Ownership

Fast learner

Numbers

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Tools

Trading platforms

CMFAS/Exemption

Job description

Leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US offering a comprehensive suite of services including corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Reporting to the Head, Electronic Trading, Institutional Business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on ASEAN market microstructure, execution strategies, liquidity dynamics, and trading venue characteristics.
• Advise clients on electronic execution solutions, algorithmic trading strategies, smart order routing, and trading workflow optimization.
• Monitor developments in ASEAN market structure, exchange initiatives, and regulatory changes impacting electronic trading.
• Work closely with product and technology teams to communicate client feedback and drive platform enhancements.
• Partner with regional sales trading, execution consulting, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and support.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing trading capabilities and client stickiness
• Support marketing and industry engagement activities, including conferences, industry forums, and client events

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or higher
• CMFAS certificates (M1A, M5, M6, M6A), or exempted from respective CMFAS exams, CMFAS certificate (M2A) is a plus
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in trading & execution in any ASEAN equities market
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Fast learner, possessing the willingness to learn and a can-do attitude
• Meticulous and good with numbers
• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict and informed risk taking
• Quick and decisive thinking and the ability to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment
• Multi-tasker who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently
• Strong team player with entrepreneurial instincts
• Able to work on Singapore public holidays as other markets are trading

Additional Skills and Experience

• Understanding of the trading ecosystem lifecycle
• Familiarity of various cash equities market's microstructure
• Basic understanding of algo trading logic
• Hands-on exposure to regional cash equities markets
• Exposure to the client onboarding process
• Experience with Futures trading ecosystem is a plus
• Experience with trading platforms and sales trading coverage is a plus

EA: 25C2690 | R1221146