Quantitative Trader

Tardis Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tardis Group is partnering with a leading global quantitative investment firm to identify a Systematic Trader for its Asia Trading team in Singapore. The role requires a trader with a strong quantitative mindset who can contribute to a sophisticated systematic platform and work across Asia with regional leadership.

Candidates from buy-side or sell-side backgrounds with programming and market knowledge are encouraged to apply, and you will collaborate with researchers, portfolio managers, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a trading-related role within a leading financial institution or trading firm.
• Broad understanding of financial markets and trading strategies, including systematic or quantitative trading.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a quantitative approach.
• Technical aptitude with programming or quantitative tools such as Python, MATLAB or C++.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across trading, research and technology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effectiveness and success of the firm's systematic trading activities across Asian markets.
• Apply trading expertise, quantitative analysis and market knowledge to support trading strategy and implementation.
• Analyze market dynamics, liquidity, execution quality and trading behaviour to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, technology teams and other stakeholders.
• Leverage analytical and technical tools to address trading-related challenges and enhance processes.
• Develop understanding of regional market structures, trading mechanisms and execution dynamics across Asia.
• Support regional trading initiatives and contribute to strategic objectives of the business.
• Work closely with senior trading leadership on high-impact projects.

Skills

Trading knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global quantitative investment firm to identify a Systematic Trader to join its Asia Trading team in Singapore.

This is a high-visibility opportunity within a sophisticated systematic investment platform, offering the chance to work closely with regional trading leadership and contribute to the success and development of the business across Asia.

The role is suited to a trading professional with a strong understanding of financial markets, a quantitative and analytical mindset, and an interest in applying technical expertise to systematic trading. Candidates from both the buy-side and sell-side are encouraged to apply, particularly those with broad trading experience and a technical inclination.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effectiveness and success of the firm's systematic trading activities across Asian markets.
• Apply trading expertise, quantitative analysis and market knowledge to support trading strategy and implementation.
• Analyse market dynamics, liquidity, execution quality and trading behaviour to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, technology teams and other stakeholders across the investment platform.
• Leverage analytical and technical tools to address trading-related challenges and enhance trading processes.
• Develop a deep understanding of regional market structures, trading mechanisms and execution dynamics across Asia.
• Support regional trading initiatives and contribute to the broader strategic objectives of the business.
• Work closely with senior trading leadership on high-impact projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in a trading-related role within a leading financial institution, quantitative investment firm, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm or investment bank.
• Broad understanding of financial markets and trading strategies, ideally with exposure to systematic or quantitative trading.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to approach trading challenges in a quantitative and structured manner.
• Technical aptitude, with experience or familiarity in programming, data analysis or quantitative tools such as Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, trading processes and execution mechanisms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across trading, research and technology functions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a high-performance, intellectually demanding environment.

What the Opportunity Offers

• A high-visibility role within a leading global quantitative investment platform.
• Direct exposure to regional trading leadership and broader business stakeholders.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and success of the Asia business.
• An intellectually stimulating environment combining trading expertise, quantitative analysis and technical problem-solving.
• The opportunity to work alongside highly talented professionals across trading, research and technology.