AVP/VP, EM Rates Trader, Global Markets and Treasury Dept, APD

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking an AVP/VP EM Rates Trader to support market making and trading in EM rates ND products across JPY, USD, SGD and other currencies during Asian hours.

The role requires solid experience in ND rates trading, strong quantitative background, and the ability to work across multiple teams including sales, risk, and IT. This position is based in Singapore and offers regional exposure within Global Markets and Treasury.

Qualifications

• EM ND trading experience in at least one market of ND TWD/KRW/PHP/IDR/INR/VND/THB.
• 3+ years managing an ND IRS/NDS trading book with proven success.
• Quantitative degree in Finance/Maths/Economics or Engineering.
• Strong in-depth knowledge of fixed income products with a focus on rate derivatives.
• Proven experience building trading and risk management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to present trading ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Excellent networker with clients, sales, traders.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for EM Rates ND trading and market making to customer base during Asian time-zone.
• Back-up other traders in the team (may support JPY/USD/SGD/AUD products as backup trader).
• Market analysis to implement hedge strategies.
• Trading and managing positions and executions within risk limits and obligations.
• Liaise with sales, traders, management, risk control, back office, IT for issue resolution.
• Convey market intelligence and regulatory knowledge to internal stakeholders.
• Teamwork and cooperation to ensure client business continuity across local/global needs.

Skills

EM ND trading

ND IRS NDS trading

Quantitative degree

Fixed income knowledge

Trading strategies

Client liaison

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

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AVP/VP, EM Rates Trader, Global Markets and Treasury Dept, APD

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location:

Singapore

Market making and Risk Management of EM ND Rates: Support the rates team in terms of our products [JPY/USD/AUD/SGD etc]

Job Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for EM Rates ND trading and market making to customer base during Asian time-zone
• Back-up other traders in the team [May be required to support JPY/USD/SGD/AUD products as backup trader]
• Market analysis to implement hedge strategies
• Trading and managing positions and executions in compliance with market making obligations and risk limits.
• Liaise with various parties and departments [sales, traders, management, risk control, back office, IT etc] for issues and implement solutions
• Market Intelligence: have a clear view on the client segment, activity and industry trends to optimize and maximize revenue generation and client coverage.
• Convey market intelligence, relevant regulatory, legal, tax knowledge and issues to internal stakeholders, decision makers
• Teamwork & Cooperation: Ensure client business continuity, ensure effective teamwork within local/global requirements.

Job Requirement

• EM ND trading experience in at least 1 market of ND TWD/KRW/PHP/IDR/INR/VND/THB
• 3Y+ Experience managing an ND IRS/NDS trading book with a proven track record of success
• Quantitative Degree (Finance/Maths /Economics or Engineering) or equivalent demonstrable skillset
• Strong indepth technical knowledge of Fixed Income products with a specialisation in rate derivatives.
• Proven experience of building strategies for trading and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability of written comprehensive trading colour and presenting trading ideas and strategies. -
• Excellent networker who is comfortable liaising with clients, sales, traders.