Equity Trader (Asian Funds)

RecruitFirst; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced equities trader to execute trades, monitor market conditions, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a degree in Finance or Economics, and strong proficiency in trading platforms and Excel. Good communication skills are essential for liaising with investment managers and brokers. This full-time role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as an equities trader or similar role.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, trading strategies and order execution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Executing equity trades with speed, accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitoring market conditions and reporting trades.
• Maintaining strong relationships with trading team and brokers.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborating with trading and investment teams to optimise performance.

Skills

Equity trading

Market analysis

Compliance

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Trading platforms

Order management systems

Market data tools

Job description

This is a full-time role responsible for executing equity trades and supporting the firm's investment strategies and operations.

• Executing equity trades with speed, accuracy and efficiency to support the firm's investment strategies
• Monitoring market conditions and being responsible in the reporting of your trades
• Maintaining strong relationships with the trading team, brokers and counterparties
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies
• Collaborating with the broader trading and investment teams to optimise trading performance

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as an equities trader or similar role in the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of equity markets, trading strategies and order execution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with investment managers, brokers and other stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of trading platforms, order management systems, market data tools and MS Excel
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment and prioritise tasks effectively
• Singaporeans only