Intern, Trading - ALM (Jan - Jun 2027)

QCP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

QCP is seeking an analyst in Singapore to conduct research on macroeconomic events, financial markets, and cryptocurrencies, supporting daily updates and weekly discussions. You will assist in developing, backtesting, and optimizing trading strategies and quantitative models for the trading desk.

The role involves updating trading analytics and visualization tools, leveraging Python, Bloomberg Terminal, and Excel to deliver insights and robust analytics.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI coding/research assistants and prompt engineering.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and visualization is preferred.
• Proficient with Bloomberg Terminal and Excel for data analysis and charting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on global macroeconomic events, policy developments, financial markets, and cryptocurrencies.
• Assist in preparing materials for daily updates and weekly macro discussions.
• Help develop, backtest and optimize trading strategies and quantitative models.
• Update and improve trading analytics/visualisation tools for the desk.

Skills

AI tooling usage

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Python

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on global macroeconomic events, policy developments, financial markets, and cryptocurrencies
• Support the preparation of materials for daily updates and weekly macro discussions
• Assist in developing, backtesting and optimising trading strategies and quantitative models
• Update and improve trading analytics/visualisation tools for the desk

Requirements

• Comfortable using AI coding/research assistants (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) as a working tool — able to prompt effectively, verify output, and use these tools to accelerate workflows without introducing errors into a live trading environment
• Knowledge of Python for data analysis, automation, and visualisation is preferred
• Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal and Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, charting) is preferred

Benefits

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long- term.

We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!