Execution Trader

Caxton Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm in Singapore is looking for a candidate for its macro execution desk. The role focuses on executing macro trading strategies while working closely with Portfolio Managers. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of trading experience, a strong analytical background, and knowledge across multiple asset classes. This position is crucial within the firm’s global investment team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience on a trading or sales desk within a Bank or Hedge Fund.
• Strong knowledge of the execution of multiple asset classes.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Trade execution across Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Credit, Equities.
• Analyse large data-sets to guide automation and refinement of execution processes.
• Provide daily market colour as well as ad hoc research reports.

Skills

Trade execution across multiple asset classes

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Data management skills

Time management skills

Job description

About Caxton Associates

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

About the role

We are a leading global discretionary macro hedge fund seeking to add a strong candidate to our macro execution desk in Asia.

The candidate will have a strong analytical background and will be responsible for executing macro trading strategies across a range of products. The Execution Trading team form a pivotal part of the Firm’s global investment team and work closely with Portfolio Managers to provide market information, monitor firm's positions, suggest trade ideas and review liquidity. In addition, you will liaise with the street to maintain and build relationships. Ideally you will have a working knowledge in multiple macro products along with equities and derivatives. This is an execution role that does not offer any discretionary book managing.

Responsibilities

• Trade execution across the following products: Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Credit, Equities: Cash and Derivatives.
• Application and understanding of execution algorithms and EMS.
• Analyse large data-sets to guide automation and refinement of execution processes.
• Post-trade and end-of-day position reconciliation.
• Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance and Risk.
• Provide daily market colour as well as ad hoc research reports.
• Comply with relevant regulation and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience on a trading or sales desk within a Bank or Hedge Fund.
• Strong knowledge of the execution of multiple asset classes.
• Trading experience across multiple markets, geographies, and time zones.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics.
• Quantitatively focused with strong analytical, investigative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data management skills.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and continuously move forward
• Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.