Exeuction Trader

Modular Asset Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modular Asset Management in Singapore is seeking an Execution Trader to join our trading desk. You will execute trades across global markets on behalf of portfolio managers and take ownership of execution quality through the full trade lifecycle.

This hands-on markets role requires 3 to 5 years of sales, trading or execution experience and a keen ability to operate under pressure in fast markets. You will collaborate with Operations, IT and Risk teams to enhance execution workflows and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or trading at a bank, or in an execution or trading role on the buyside.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and market mechanics.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and electronic execution platforms (EMSX, FXGO, TSOX or similar EMS/OMS tools).
• Working knowledge of Excel; VBA, Python or SQL skills are a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and composure under pressure, with the ability to work accurately at speed in fast markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative, proactive attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across asset classes (FX, rates, commodities and equities) accurately and efficiently on behalf of portfolio managers, with a focus on best execution.
• Monitor global markets, liquidity and flows, and provide timely market colour and updates to portfolio managers and senior traders.
• Book and confirm trades in our internal risk management system, ensuring positions and risk are captured accurately.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations team to manage the full trade lifecycle.
• Help manage counterparty and broker relationships, including coverage, execution quality reviews and related MIS.
• Work with IT and Operations teams to continuously enhance execution workflows, automation and post-trade analytics.

Skills

Execution experience

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/related field

Tools

Bloomberg

EMSX

FXGO

TSOX

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

We are looking for an Execution Trader to join our trading desk at Modular Asset Management in Singapore. You will execute across global markets on behalf of our portfolio managers, provide timely market colour, and take ownership of execution quality through the full trade lifecycle. This is a hands-on markets role suited to someone with 3 to 5 years of sales, trading or execution experience who wants to work closer to the investment process at a macro hedge fund.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute trades across asset classes (FX, rates, commodities and equities) accurately and efficiently on behalf of portfolio managers, with a focus on best execution.
• Monitor global markets, liquidity and flows, and provide timely market colour and updates to portfolio managers and senior traders.
• Book and confirm trades in our internal risk management system, ensuring positions and risk are captured accurately.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations team to manage the full trade lifecycle.
• Help manage counterparty and broker relationships, including coverage, execution quality reviews and related MIS.
• Work with IT and Operations teams to continuously enhance execution workflows, automation and post-trade analytics.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or trading at a bank, or in an execution or trading role on the buyside.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and market mechanics. Experience across equities as well as macro products (FX, rates) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and electronic execution platforms (EMSX, FXGO, TSOX or similar EMS/OMS tools).
• Working knowledge of Excel; VBA, Python or SQL skills are a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and composure under pressure, with the ability to work accurately at speed in fast markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative, proactive attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

If you fit the above and are interested in applying, however, if you do not meet the above experience profile please don't waste your time or ours. This is not an entry level position.