AVP, Electronic Execution Trader

Tangspac Professional Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangspac Professional Services in Singapore seeks a skilled trading professional to provide expertise on ASEAN market microstructure, execution strategies, and liquidity dynamics. You will advise clients on electronic execution solutions and algorithmic trading, and collaborate with product and technology teams.

The role requires a bachelor degree, CMFAS certificates, 4+ years in trading and execution, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher.
• CMFAS certificates (M1A, M5, M6, M6A) are required; M2A is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in trading and execution in ASEAN equities markets.
• Strong ownership, fast learner, and ability to thrive under pressure.

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.
• Collaborate 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 retention.
• Support marketing and industry engagement activities, including conferences, industry forums, and client events.

Education

Bachelor Degree or higher

CMFAS certificates (M1A, M5, M6, M6A)

Job description

Company Overview

A leading brokerage and investment bank with a global reach across ASEAN, the UK, and the US. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including corporate finance and advisory, debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

A leading brokerage and investment bank with a global reach across ASEAN, the UK, and the US. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including corporate finance and advisory, debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Reporting Line

• Reports 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.
• Collaborate 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 retention.
• 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 exemption from respective CMFAS exams; CMFAS certificate (M2A) is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in trading and execution in any ASEAN equities market.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Fast learner with a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude.
• Meticulous and comfortable working with numbers.
• Adaptable to change, ambiguity, debate, conflict, and informed risk taking.
• Quick and decisive thinker able to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of work concurrently.
• Strong team player with entrepreneurial instincts.
• Willingness to work on Singapore public holidays as other markets are trading.

Additional Skills And Experience

• Understanding of the trading ecosystem lifecycle.
• Familiarity with various cash equities market microstructures.
• Basic understanding of algorithmic trading logic.
• Hands-on exposure to regional cash equities markets.
• Experience with 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