Head of Global HFT: Build & Lead From Ground Up

AAA Global; Remote; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conglomerate is seeking a CEO to lead the establishment of a new high frequency trading (HFT) business. This role offers full autonomy to design and run the operation with strong capital backing and direct access to leadership. Candidates with a hands-on HFT background are encouraged. The office will be set up in the candidate's preferred global location, providing an opportunity to build a significant entity from the ground up.

Benefits

Strong capital backing

Direct access to leadership

Operational and legal support

Office setup in preferred location

Access to senior advisors

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in high frequency trading or quantitative research.
• Strong understanding of market structure and connectivity.
• Proven ability in making complex technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design the HFT business from the ground up.
• Define business direction and assemble the team.
• Take full ownership of all functions.

Skills

Established HFT trader or senior quantitative researcher

Understanding of exchange protocols

Coordination of cross-functional workflows

Handling external discussions with exchanges

Job description

A prominent conglomerate is seeking a CEO to lead the establishment of a new high frequency trading (HFT) business. This role offers full autonomy to design and run the operation with strong capital backing and direct access to leadership. Candidates with a hands-on HFT background are encouraged. The office will be set up in the candidate's preferred global location, providing an opportunity to build a significant entity from the ground up.