Head of Algo Trading /Machine Learning Tech- Leading Brokerage Firm

PINPOINT ASIA INFOTECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage firm in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced leader to head their Algorithmic Trading Development team. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in high-performance trading systems and at least 3 years in team leadership roles. Proficiency in algorithmic trading and high-performance systems design is essential. Excellent communication skills in English and strong proficiency in Chinese are also required for this position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in developing high-performance trading systems.
• 3+ years of team leadership in financial services.
• Extensive experience in low-latency systems design.
• Proficient in English; strong in Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of algorithmic trading platform.
• Enhance existing strategies with AI/ML insights.
• Provide project management for the team.
• Drive performance tuning for high-throughput systems.
• Mentor and review code quality.

Skills

Leadership

Algorithmic trading strategies

High-performance systems design

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Our client, a leading brokerage firm, is seeking a highly experienced leader to head their Algorithmic Trading Development team. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to drive the evolution of the electronic trading capabilities.

Key Focus Areas

• Platform Strategy & Development: Lead the design and development of the next-generation algorithmic trading platform and strategy framework. This includes modernizing existing platforms and ensuring resilience and scalability.
• Strategy Enhancement: Collaborate closely with the Quantitative Research team and trading desks to enhance existing strategies, integrate novel signals (including AI/ML driven insights), and develop customized execution strategies for institutional clients.
• Leadership & Management: Provide strong people and project management, including prioritization, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal audit requirements.
• System Optimization: Drive performance tuning and design for complex, high-throughput systems across the full stack (application, OS, network).
• Advisory & Quality: Act as an Algo advisory resource for the business and ensure high-quality delivery through code reviews and mentoring.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams responsible for market data, connectivity, and execution management to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in developing complex, high-performance trading systems, with a significant focus on algorithmic trading platforms and execution strategies. Open to consider more junior candidates (8-15 years) for an IC role in the team.
• Leadership: 3+ years of direct team leadership experience within a demanding financial services environment.
• Technical Depth: Extensive experience in designing and tuning high-performance, low-latency systems. Proficiency with system-level performance tuning across programming languages, operating systems, and network infrastructure (switches, protocols, etc.).
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is required; an advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Analytical Skills: Superior problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and strong professional proficiency in Chinese.
• Culture: A proven ability to foster a collaborative, high‑impact team culture where individuals are empowered to make a meaningful contribution.

Bonus Points

Practical experience applying Machine Learning or AI techniques to enhance execution strategy performance.

With well over a decade of a solid and enviable track record behind us, headquartered in Hong Kong, Pinpoint Asia Infotech Pte Ltd (EA License: 16C8291) is the go-to IT Search Firm for several top Investment Banks and Financial Institutions.

If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Lu Zhang @ [e-mail] (EA Registration number: Reg No: R22105986)