Proprietary Futures Trader – Agricultural (Singapore, HK or China)

ZHIJING SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Proprietary Futures Arbitrage Trader. The role focuses on agricultural commodities, requiring a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the futures or securities finance industry. Key responsibilities include developing trading strategies, managing arbitrage trading, and conducting industry research. Ideal candidates will possess strong market insights and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in futures or securities finance with a solid PnL track record.
• Ability to thrive in diverse work environments and manage work pressure.
• Demonstrated initiative and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement commodity arbitrage trading strategies.
• Take ownership of arbitrage trading for agricultural product futures.
• Organize and consolidate business segment holdings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze industry data.
• Identify valuable investment opportunities.

Skills

Hands-on experience in futures or commodities arbitrage

Market insights

Organizational and planning skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Proprietary Futures Arbitrage Trader to join our team, preference is in Singapore. HK or China can be considered. As a Futures Trader specializing in the agricultural sector, you will play a pivotal role in building the desk, trading book & generating revenue.

You will lead and manage :

• Trading Strategies: Utilize your expertise in the agricultural products industry to create and implement commodity arbitrage trading strategies and execution. (China vs Global arb)
• Agricultural Futures Arbitrage: Take ownership of arbitrage trading for agricultural product futures and commodity futures, encompassing both offshore and onshore products. (products such as Grains, Veg Oils, Soy etc)
• Holdings Analysis and Reporting: Organize and consolidate business segment holdings. Monitor brokerage bank funds and monthly positions, promptly communicating updates to the trading supervisor.
• Industry Research and Reporting: Collect, organize, and analyze industry data. Monitor industry trends, conduct thorough research within your designated sector, and prepare insightful research reports.
• Investment Opportunity Identification: Demonstrate a keen eye for recognizing valuable investment opportunities within the market.

Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience within the futures or securities finance industry with futures or commodities arbitrage and a solid PnL track record.
• Market Insight: Showcase your perceptive market insights, combined with exceptional organizational, planning and logical analysis skills. Effective communication, coordination and execution abilities are essential.
• Initiative and Team Spirit: Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, responsibility and execution capability. Possess excellent communication and problem‑solving skills coupled with a collaborative team spirit.
• Adaptability: Thrive in diverse work environments and effectively manage work pressure.
• Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering or a related field.

If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a thriving trading environment, where your skills will be valued and your potential nurtured, we invite you to be part of our team. Join us in shaping the future of agricultural commodities trading.