Japan Equity Execution Trader

SCHONFELD STRATEGIC ADVISORS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is seeking a Trader with Japanese market expertise for our Singapore office. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers, providing market knowledge, performance insights and trading ideas to drive active management of Japanese equities.

You will maintain strong broker relationships, execute trades with best execution, and navigate day-to-day risk, regulatory and compliance considerations across Asia. A collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Trading experience in the Japanese market.
• Strong equities trading knowledge for Japan.
• Fluent in English and Japanese for brokers and meetings.
• Experience with brokers, algos, cash desks, dark pools and DMA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain best execution on all trades for Portfolio Managers.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers on market color and trading ideas.
• Understand day-to-day risk, regulatory and compliance issues.
• Manage broker relationships and execution counterparties.
• Coordinate trading with US/European PMs for the Japanese market.

Skills

Japanese market trading

Equities trading

English/Japanese

Broker relationships

EMS/OMS familiarity

Ethical standards

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is seeking a Trader with Japanese market expertise for our Singapore office. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers, providing market knowledge, performance insights and trading ideas to drive active management of Japanese equities.

You will maintain strong broker relationships, execute trades with best execution, and navigate day-to-day risk, regulatory and compliance considerations across Asia. A collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.