Director, EM Rates Trader, Global Markets and Treasury Dept, APD

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) seeks aDirector of EM Rates trading for its Global Markets and Treasury Department in Singapore. You will lead ND rates trading and market making during Asian hours, back up other traders, and analyze markets to hedge risk.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ND IRS/NDS trading, a quantitative finance/engineering background, and strong written and verbal communication for client and internal stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

• EM ND trading experience in at least one ND market (e.g., TWD/KRW/PHP/IDR/ INR/VND/THB).
• 3+ years managing an ND IRS/NDS trading book with a proven track record.
• Quantitative degree in Finance, Maths, Economics, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products and rate derivatives.
• Experience building trading and risk management strategies.
• Ability to present trading ideas clearly in written form.
• Excellent networking and liaison skills with clients and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for EM Rates ND trading and market making during Asian time-zone.
• Back-up other traders and support multiple currencies as needed.
• Market analysis to implement hedge strategies.
• Trading and managing positions and executions within risk limits.
• Liaise with sales, traders, management, risk control, back office, IT for issues and solutions.
• Share market intelligence and regulatory knowledge with internal stakeholders.
• Convey market intelligence to decision makers and teams.
• Ensure effective teamwork within local/global requirements.

Skills

EM ND trading

ND IRS/NDS trading

Fixed income rate derivatives

Trading strategy development

Client liaison & networking

Written trading color

Education

Quantitative degree (Finance/Maths/Economics or Engineering)

Job description

Director, EM Rates Trader, Global Markets and Treasury Dept, APD

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Singapore

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.