Portfolio Manager

Grasshopper; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Insurance package

Gym membership

Dental & Wellness budget

Well stocked pantry

Job summary

Grasshopper, a Singapore-based quantitative trading technology provider and holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management, is expanding and seeking Senior HFT Traders or Portfolio Managers to drive Asia trading operations. You will apply high-frequency or intraday strategies, optimize algorithms, and collaborate with trading, research, and tech teams.

The role requires a proven track record with significant P&L, deep market knowledge, and strong quantitative skills.

Qualifications

• Proven HFT or portfolio management track record with P&L > USD 5mm/year.
• Own or operate successful alphas/strategies and willing to migrate to Grasshopper.
• Experience trading in multiple markets (Japan, Singapore, USA, etc.).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; able to use data/models for decisions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-frequency or intraday trading strategies.
• Manage and optimize trading algorithms and systems using quantitative analysis.
• Collaborate with trading, research, and technology teams to refine models.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies to stay ahead of trends.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management best practices.

Skills

High-frequency trading experience

Portfolio management

Quantitative/analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/CS

Tools

Trading platforms/market data tech

Job description

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About Grasshopper Asset Management

Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.

Why we’re looking:

We are expanding and seeking experienced Senior HFT Traders or Portfolio Managers to join our team and help drive the success of our trading operations Asia.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-frequency trading and portfolio management, with a deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to make informed and timely decisions.

What you’ll be working on:

• Developing and executing high-frequency or intraday trading strategies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Managing and optimising trading algorithms and systems, utilising quantitative analysis to identify and capitalise on market opportunities
• Collaborating closely with our trading, research, and technology teams to develop and refine trading models and strategies
• Monitoring market conditions and adjust trading strategies as necessary to stay ahead of changing trends and dynamics
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management

We’d love for you to have:

• Professional experience in high-frequency trading or portfolio management, with a strong track record of success, with a P&L of > USD 5mm/year
• Own or operate successful alphas/strategies, and be willing to bring them over to Grasshopper
• Experience with index roll or index arb strats may be considered
• Deep knowledge of financial markets and trading technology, with experience trading in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, USA CME Futures, Australia, Taiwan or India.
• Candidates with professional trading experience in Hong Kong, China and Korea may also be considered
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to use data and models to drive trading decisions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex trading strategies and market insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

What we offer in return:

• 21 days annual leave
• An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
• Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
• Well stocked pantry
• Annual Dental & Wellness budget
• Gym membership
• Competitive compensation

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What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.