Macro Trader (Rates)

Millennium Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Macro Trader focused on FX/Rates. The role involves maintaining optimal execution, supporting macro businesses, and managing broker relationships. Candidates should have 3-5 years of trading experience in hedge funds or Tier 1 firms, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to high ethical standards. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment and to collaborate with experienced portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant trading experience in a Hedge Fund or Tier 1 sell-side firm.
• Experience in collaborating and supporting multiple Portfolio Managers or clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain best practice execution on all trades.
• Proactively support Systematic and Discretionary Macro businesses within Asia.
• Manage broker relationships and execution counterparties.

Skills

Trading experience

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

High ethical standards

Job description

Job Description

Macro Trader (Rates)

We are looking for a Macro Trader (Rates-focused) to join our multi-asset)<= central execution group in our global trading division. We are at the forefront of industry-leading initiatives applying technology, quantitative analysis, and data‑driven methodologies to our execution process.

Our team employs analysis of trading activity to inform decision‑making at the highest level of the firm. The work requires a good understanding of FX/Rates markets combined with a systematized approach to portfolio risk management. The group’s broad mandate is optimization of firm wide execution through the evaluation of strategic and tactical trading choices, and the design/development of alternatives.

You will consult, advise, and assist traders and portfolio managers to improve their execution quality. You will collaborate with fellow technologists to improve our trading systems and build new products.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain best practice execution on all trades and ensure the desk is always providing optimal execution service to Portfolio Managers
• Proactively support Systematic and Discretionary Macro businesses within Asia, including the dissemination of market color and major news events
• Strong understanding of operational risk and regulatory concerns associated with trade execution
• Entrepreneurial spirit in operational and technology innovations associated with Macro trading centralization efforts
• Manage strong broker relationships and execution counterparties

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 3-5 years of relevant trading experience in a Hedge Fund or Tier 1 sell‑side firmidential (covering hedge funds)
• Experience in collaborating and supporting multiple Portfolio Managers or clients
• Ability to multi‑task and operate in a highly dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to high ethical and professional standards