Junior Trader

INDEPENDENT RESERVE SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Trader to manage trades and optimize market access. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cryptocurrency or FX trading and the ability to handle risk effectively. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Ongoing learning and support

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of professional trading experience, especially in cryptocurrency.
• Ability to adapt to different trading and operational systems.
• Experience in trade booking and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate quotes to clients.
• Execute and hedge client trades while managing risks.
• Book and reconcile trades to support operations.
• Build relationships with exchanges and liquidity providers.
• Oversee daily trading operations for compliance.

Skills

Professional trading experience

Understanding of cryptocurrency markets

Risk management

Numerical and analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Business

Job description

About the Job:

Independent Reserve Singapore is seeking an experienced Trader to join our growing team. This foundational role for our Singapore office would suit a proven trading professional with a background in institutional or proprietary trading, ideally within digital assets, FX, or other fast-moving markets. A strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets and trading strategies will be highly valued.

In this role, there is plenty of scope for growth. No day is ever the same, but some of the key activities will include:

• Provide timely and accurate quotes to clients and respond to trade-related queries, ensuring clear communication and excellent client service
• Execute and hedge client trades while maintaining discipline around the firm’s risk management framework and adhering to established trading limits
• Book and reconcile trades, while supporting the OTC desk with operational tasks to ensure smooth end-to-end trade execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with exchanges, liquidity providers, and other key market participants to optimize execution quality and market access
• Oversee daily trading operations, including opening and closing the trading book, ensuring all positions and records are accurate and compliant

Experience and Skills we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional trading experience, ideally in cryptocurrency markets; FX or other financial markets experience is also relevant
• Strong understanding of risk management and the ability to monitor, manage, and mitigate trading risks
• Proficiency in adapting to different trading and operational systems
• Experience in trade booking and settlement processes, preferably in digital assets
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with keen attention to detail
• Solid grasp of cryptocurrency concepts, including wallets, blockchains, custodians, smart contracts, and stablecoins

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• A challenging and rewarding role in the dynamic crypto industry
• A winning, fun, hard-working team
• Ongoing learning and support
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company.