Head of Finance Operations & Transformation

THE EDGE PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Singapore is looking for a Trade Support / Trade Operation professional. This role involves supporting traders during US hours, validating trades, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of trading experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a trading role within a hedge fund, private bank, securities, or brokerage.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work late evening to morning.

Responsibilities

• Support Trader during US hours, executing US equities and derivatives trade.
• Validate trades and ensure accurate input into the trade management system.
• Monitor irregular transactions and assist with amendments or cancellations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Trading platforms

Financial software

Job description

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Job details

Job type: Permanent

Full-time

Full job description

Responsibilities

• To support Trader during US hours in Singapore, on executing US equities and derivatives trade.
• Trade Booking: Validate trades between Front office input against trade tickers and trading strategies. Ensure accurate and efficient input trade details into the trade management system.
• Portfolio managers’ Support: Monitoring irregular transactions, late booking or lately amended or cancelled trades without justification
• Query Resolution: Assist in queries and issues raised by business partners (Front office, Back office, Accounting team and etc.). Assist in amendment or cancellation of booking when it’s required.
• Risk Management: Monitoring the feeding of electronic executed trades for fail trade. Manage trade-related risks, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve trade booking efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, back office to ensure efficient trade settlement throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Reporting: End of Day reconciliation between Front Office blotter and system input. Create and analyse trade reports, such as daily trade summaries and position reports, and provide valuable insights to relevant stakeholders. Maintain complete database on clients’ trading related information e.g. designated traders, trading limits. Monitor market conditions, events and economic releases.
• Compliance: Ensure all trade activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements, assisting with audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a trading role within a hedge fund, private bank, securities, or brokerage.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in trading platforms and financial software.
• Willingness to work late evening to morning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Tina Wang at [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.