Head of Quant Development - Systematic Trading

LICO RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Quant Development to lead the engineering team and drive innovative trading infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with traders, designing low-latency systems, and establishing engineering best practices. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in high-performance financial environments and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a chance to shape the future of digital trading solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in high-performance financial environments.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams.
• Strong programming skills focused on low-latency applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Design ultra-low-latency trading platforms.
• Collaborate with traders for real-time solutions.
• Drive the technology roadmap for trading systems.
• Establish engineering best practices.
• Optimize trading system performance.
• Oversee strategic system improvements.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Programming for low-latency applications

Collaboration with trading teams

Market microstructure knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Lico Resources is partnering with a prominent digital asset trading firm known for its quantitative expertise and commitment to high-performance technology solutions. With a strong presence in the global crypto markets, this organization is at the forefront of digital trading innovation.

Head of Quant Development - Systematic Trading, Leading Digital Asset Trading Firm | Singapore

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to drive the next generation of trading infrastructure at a high-performing, technology-driven trading firm. As Head of Trading Systems Engineering, you will lead a mission-critical function that powers the firm’s quantitative strategies, collaborating closely with traders and researchers to deliver cutting-edge, low-latency systems. This role is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing front office engineering team, setting the standard for technical excellence
• Design and implement ultra-low-latency trading platforms that support a range of quantitative strategies
• Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative researchers to develop real-time solutions aligned with business objectives
• Define and drive the technology roadmap for trading systems, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance
• Establish robust engineering best practices, ensuring consistency, code quality, and testing standards
• Continuously optimize trading system performance, proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks
• Oversee architectural decisions and strategic system improvements in alignment with evolving market demands
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across trading, research, and infrastructure functions

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• At least 10 years of experience developing trading platforms within high-performance financial environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing software engineering teams in front office or trading domains
• Strong technical proficiency in programming, with a focus on low-latency and performance-critical applications
• In-depth knowledge of market microstructure, exchange connectivity, and trading system architecture
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Preferred:

• Prior experience in digital asset or cryptocurrency trading environments
• Background in algorithmic or quantitative trading system development
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and infrastructure automation

If you are interested in this role, please send us your updated resume today to [e-mail] quoting reference number A10032. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job Reference No: A10032

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