Proprietary Risk Trader

P2P; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Singapore is searching for a Proprietary Risk Trader to join their Delta One team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading ETFs or Futures, as well as proficiency in quantitative modeling and risk management. Responsibilities include building trading strategies and analyzing market trends to enhance alpha generation. Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of European or US markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Trader in ETFs or Futures.
• Cross asset knowledge and understanding of market drivers.
• Ability to create proprietary models to identify market opportunities.
• Strong understanding of European or US markets.

Responsibilities

• Build and risk manage discretionary trading strategies.
• Analyse market flows to generate alpha.
• Work with developers to improve trading tools.
• Collaborate with market-making teams on pricing.

Skills

Trading in ETFs or Futures

Market analysis

Quantitative pricing

Risk management

Python proficiency

Job description

Overview

DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 1,000 employees around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

Role

We are seeking a Proprietary Risk Trader who is focused on ETFs or Futures to join our Global Delta One team.

The ideal candidate is someone who can combine fundamental analysis, macro news with quantitative pricing and risk management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build, execute and risk manage discretionary trading strategies from end-to-end
• Analyse market flows and current themes to generate alpha
• Work with software developers to build and improve tools to capture opportunities and improve execution
• Contribute in desk discussions on risk positioning
• Work closely with market-making teams and quants to improve desk pricing and risk models
• Trade in a semi-systematic style

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Trader in ETFs or Futures
• Cross asset knowledge and understanding of market drivers
• Ability to create proprietary models to identify market opportunities
• Understanding of current news drivers and general macro environment
• Strong understanding of European or US markets
• Proficiency in Python
• Profitable track record in trading Equities / Futures

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