FX Trader

Aptitude Asia Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptitude Asia Limited's client, a prominent proprietary trading firm, seeks an FX Trader to join its Fixed-Income and FX Trading team in Singapore. You will develop and oversee high-frequency trading strategies in the FX market, analyze macro trends, and identify opportunities in spot FX, forwards, and FX futures while ensuring compliant trade execution.

You will collaborate with quantitative researchers to improve pricing models and manage risk in volatile markets, and you will communicate

Qualifications

• Proven track record of profitability in FX trading.
• Strong understanding of FX markets and interest rate dynamics.
• Excellent communication of insights to team and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee high-frequency trading strategies in the FX market.
• Analyze global macroeconomic trends and interest rates influencing Asian currency markets.
• Identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in spot FX, forwards, and FX futures while managing risk.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities.
• Ensure seamless trade execution through automated systems and proprietary algorithms while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

FX trading

Risk management

Algorithmic trading

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Algorithmic trading systems

Quantitative risk models

Job description

Our client, a prominent proprietary trading firm, is looking to hire an FX Trader to join its growing Fixed-Income and FX Trading team in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee high-frequency trading strategies in the FX market.
• Analyze global macroeconomic trends and interest rates that influence Asian currency markets.
• Identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in spot FX, forwards, and FX futures while effectively managing associated risks.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities.
• Ensure seamless trade execution through automated systems and proprietary algorithms while adhering to regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements

• Proven track record of success and profitability in FX trading.
• Deep understanding of FX markets and interest rate dynamics.
• Strong risk management capabilities, particularly in volatile market environments.
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems and quantitative risk management models.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey market insights and strategies effectively to both team members and management.